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Weather & Climate in Putnam, AL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Putnam enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 150 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.8°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 150 ft (46 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.0181°N, 88.0331°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Clarke County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (PIB) 86 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 68.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 28.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
41 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Oct 24, 1997 | 15 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama | M4.8 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 1993 | 2 km SSW of Silas, Alabama | M3.7 | 42 km | 5 km |
| Oct 26, 1997 | 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama | M3.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 1996 | 11 km NNE of Quitman, Mississippi | M3.5 | 61 km | 5 km |
| Jun 30, 2015 | 12 km W of Union, Alabama | M3.5 | 108 km | 0 km |
| Jun 24, 1998 | 11 km W of Demopolis, Alabama | M3.4 | 54 km | 5 km |
| May 28, 1995 | 14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama | M3.4 | 132 km | 1 km |
| Apr 21, 2009 | 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama | M3.4 | 126 km | 13 km |
| Sep 30, 2003 | 10 km NNW of Atmore, Alabama | M3.3 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Mar 22, 2005 | 9 km NNE of Coffeeville, Alabama | M3.3 | 20 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2015 | 14 km W of Union, Alabama | M3.1 | 106 km | 0 km |
| Apr 11, 2019 | 6 km NNW of Pollard, Alabama | M3.1 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 1997 | 9 km ESE of Atmore, Alabama | M3.1 | 128 km | 5 km |
| May 16, 2008 | 10 km W of Coffeeville, Alabama | M3.1 | 32 km | 5 km |
| Mar 11, 2019 | 4 km N of Flomaton, Alabama | M3.1 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 2015 | 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama | M3.1 | 106 km | 0 km |
| Sep 11, 1992 | 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama | M3.0 | 138 km | 7 km |
| Oct 28, 1997 | 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama | M3.0 | 124 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2002 | 7 km ESE of York, Alabama | M3.0 | 52 km | 27 km |
| Sep 25, 2003 | 14 km N of Atmore, Alabama | M2.9 | 108 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
11 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Sally | Category 2 | 109 mph | 148 km |
| 2020 | Zeta | Category 2 | 98 mph | 107 km |
| 2017 | Nate | Category 1 | 75 mph | 202 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 3 | 127 mph | 152 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 3 | 127 mph | 130 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 3 | 121 mph | 76 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 2 | 104 mph | 178 km |
| 1997 | Danny | Category 1 | 81 mph | 180 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 3 | 115 mph | 145 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 2 | 98 mph | 166 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 127 mph | 211 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
424 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 29 fatalities, 545 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 1, 2007 | EF4 | 60 km | 18.3 mi | 1 |
| Mar 12, 1986 | EF4 | 83 km | 23.0 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 1973 | EF4 | 61 km | 139.1 mi | 7 |
| Apr 23, 1971 | EF4 | 90 km | 25.4 mi | 0 |
| May 1, 1953 | EF4 | 42 km | 0.1 mi | 2 |
| Nov 30, 2022 | EF3 | 88 km | 19.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 25, 2021 | EF3 | 80 km | 79.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF3 | 66 km | 72.1 mi | 7 |
| Apr 15, 2011 | EF3 | 19 km | 15.3 mi | 1 |
| Mar 6, 1996 | EF3 | 88 km | 19.0 mi | 4 |
| Mar 10, 1992 | EF3 | 66 km | 18.0 mi | 2 |
| Mar 10, 1992 | EF3 | 75 km | 20.0 mi | 3 |
| Nov 4, 1988 | EF3 | 70 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 24, 1984 | EF3 | 56 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 18, 1978 | EF3 | 77 km | 10.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 20, 1971 | EF3 | 94 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 2, 1971 | EF3 | 24 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| Feb 26, 1971 | EF3 | 90 km | 4.3 mi | 0 |
| Dec 18, 1967 | EF3 | 47 km | 7.6 mi | 0 |
| Dec 11, 1961 | EF3 | 90 km | 9.4 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (5,062 acres, 2005).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 5,062 | 96 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 4,870 | 70 km |
| 2021 | CHICKASAWHAY - CPT 398 399 | 4,697 | 90 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 4,500 | 84 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 4,245 | 99 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 4,189 | 85 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 4,021 | 69 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 3,794 | 88 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 3,556 | 97 km |
| 2010 | CPT 393 | 3,474 | 85 km |
| 2022 | UNNAMED | 3,432 | 85 km |
| 2020 | UNNAMED | 3,345 | 97 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 3,229 | 86 km |
| 2010 | CPT 389 | 3,200 | 88 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 3,156 | 97 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 3,078 | 96 km |
| 2022 | CHICKASAWHAY CPT 447 448 | 2,928 | 88 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,819 | 93 km |
| 2022 | UNNAMED | 2,785 | 99 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 2,768 | 91 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 5.8 in |
Putnam has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 48°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.8") and October the driest (3.1").