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Weather & Climate in Ray, AL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ray enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 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 60.2 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 699 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 62.5°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) |
| Area | 9.5 sq mi (24.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 52/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8681°N, 86.0453°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Coosa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Auburn University Regional (AUO) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 14.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 62.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 36.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
29 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.
| Aug 19, 2004 | 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama | M3.6 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Apr 21, 2009 | 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama | M3.4 | 98 km | 13 km |
| May 9, 2004 | 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama | M3.3 | 94 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2010 | 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama | M3.2 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Jun 28, 2008 | 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama | M3.1 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Sep 11, 1992 | 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama | M3.0 | 140 km | 7 km |
| Sep 13, 2011 | 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama | M3.0 | 90 km | 19 km |
| Mar 20, 2004 | 11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama | M3.0 | 92 km | 0 km |
| Mar 28, 1991 | 5 km NNW of Westover, Alabama | M2.9 | 75 km | 28 km |
| Apr 22, 2009 | 15 km S of Centreville, Alabama | M2.9 | 98 km | 8 km |
| Feb 17, 1991 | 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama | M2.9 | 40 km | 1 km |
| Jun 7, 2005 | 21 km WNW of Rock Creek, Alabama | M2.8 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Aug 28, 2004 | 13 km SSE of Centreville, Alabama | M2.8 | 96 km | 28 km |
| Feb 17, 2017 | 22 km S of Oakman, Alabama | M2.7 | 141 km | 2 km |
| Apr 15, 2001 | 9 km E of Bon Air, Alabama | M2.6 | 48 km | 5 km |
| Apr 15, 2001 | 12 km SW of Talladega, Alabama | M2.6 | 57 km | 11 km |
| Sep 14, 2011 | 0 km WNW of Trussville, Alabama | M2.6 | 99 km | 11 km |
| May 28, 2004 | 2 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama | M2.6 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Mar 23, 2007 | 0 km NNE of West Jefferson, Alabama | M2.6 | 129 km | 5 km |
| May 5, 2002 | 3 km S of Parrish, Alabama | M2.6 | 147 km | 16 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
7 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 | 263 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 4 | 155 mph | 210 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 3 | 121 mph | 259 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 3 | 121 mph | 226 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 3 | 115 mph | 96 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 287 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 1 | 92 mph | 278 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
559 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 128 fatalities, 1,581 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 25, 2021 | EF4 | 91 km | 38.6 mi | 0 |
| Mar 3, 2019 | EF4 | 71 km | 68.0 mi | 23 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF4 | 31 km | 44.2 mi | 7 |
| Mar 27, 1994 | EF4 | 95 km | 50.0 mi | 22 |
| Jan 24, 1964 | EF4 | 62 km | 3.3 mi | 10 |
| May 1, 1953 | EF4 | 41 km | 12.1 mi | 7 |
| Mar 26, 2023 | EF3 | 80 km | 21.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 12, 2023 | EF3 | 75 km | 82.3 mi | 7 |
| Mar 25, 2021 | EF3 | 93 km | 38.2 mi | 6 |
| Apr 29, 2014 | EF3 | 88 km | 11.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 2011 | EF3 | 60 km | 9.3 mi | 3 |
| Feb 17, 2008 | EF3 | 66 km | 14.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 18, 1996 | EF3 | 24 km | 24.0 mi | 0 |
| May 3, 1984 | EF3 | 65 km | 7.0 mi | 5 |
| Dec 3, 1983 | EF3 | 82 km | 4.0 mi | 2 |
| Apr 1, 1981 | EF3 | 92 km | 0.1 mi | 2 |
| Nov 25, 1979 | EF3 | 58 km | 10.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 1976 | EF3 | 88 km | 16.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 1976 | EF3 | 28 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| Jan 10, 1975 | EF3 | 80 km | 18.8 mi | 1 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (13,987 acres, 2006).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 13,987 | 87 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 10,827 | 94 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 7,788 | 94 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 5,854 | 88 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 5,442 | 98 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 5,157 | 40 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 4,279 | 90 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 4,199 | 60 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,733 | 99 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,694 | 96 km |
| 2015 | UNNAMED | 3,507 | 89 km |
| 2015 | UNNAMED | 3,482 | 85 km |
| 2010 | WIREGRASS | 3,467 | 36 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,362 | 86 km |
| 1998 | CHEAHA WILDERNESS | 3,299 | 64 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,267 | 62 km |
| 2021 | TL TYLER WEST | 3,148 | 54 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,018 | 70 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 2,916 | 79 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 2,871 | 60 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.5 in |
Ray has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 45°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.9") and October the driest (3.0").