Weather & Climate in Red Level, AL

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Red Level enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 313 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 60.3 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 343 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	64.9°F
	20% above US avg
January Average	48°F (9°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	343 ft (105 m)
Area	1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²)
Population Density	292/sq mi
Coordinates	31.4067°N, 86.6062°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Covington County County
Nearest Airport	Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (MGM) 63 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.3"

59% above US avg

Snowfall 0.3"

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.77"

Driest Month (Oct) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	82.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	86.7 / 100
Community Resilience	40.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Relatively High
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively High
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

15 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	77 km	10 km
Oct 26, 1997	11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama	M3.7	74 km	10 km
Mar 22, 2005	9 km NNE of Coffeeville, Alabama	M3.3	146 km	5 km
Sep 30, 2003	10 km NNW of Atmore, Alabama	M3.3	93 km	5 km
May 4, 1997	9 km ESE of Atmore, Alabama	M3.1	88 km	5 km
Mar 11, 2019	4 km N of Flomaton, Alabama	M3.1	75 km	5 km
Apr 11, 2019	6 km NNW of Pollard, Alabama	M3.1	67 km	10 km
Oct 28, 1997	11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama	M3.0	74 km	10 km
Sep 25, 2003	14 km N of Atmore, Alabama	M2.9	91 km	0 km
Mar 7, 2019	2 km NW of Jay, Florida	M2.8	72 km	5 km
Mar 24, 2019	2 km ESE of Century, Florida	M2.7	78 km	5 km
Apr 12, 2019	13 km NW of Flomaton, Alabama	M2.6	78 km	5 km
Sep 5, 2000	2 km NNE of Sweet Water, Alabama	M2.5	143 km	0 km
Sep 5, 2000	1 km ENE of Monroeville, Alabama	M2.5	68 km	3 km
Apr 11, 2019	8 km NW of Pollard, Alabama	M2.5	69 km	8 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2020	Sally	Category 2	109 mph	101 km
2020	Zeta	Category 1	—	218 km
2018	Michael	Category 5	161 mph	169 km
2017	Nate	Category 1	86 mph	254 km
2016	Hermine	Category 1	81 mph	278 km
2005	Dennis	Category 4	127 mph	94 km
2005	Katrina	Category 4	127 mph	270 km
2004	Ivan	Category 3	127 mph	104 km
1998	Earl	Category 2	92 mph	169 km
1998	Georges	Category 2	109 mph	236 km
1997	Danny	Category 1	81 mph	167 km
1995	Opal	Category 3	127 mph	49 km
1995	Erin	Category 2	98 mph	124 km
1985	Elena	Category 3	127 mph	201 km
1985	Kate	Category 2	98 mph	194 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

513 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 38 fatalities, 631 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 1, 2007	EF4	67 km	10.3 mi	9
Apr 23, 1971	EF4	67 km	25.4 mi	0
Apr 18, 1969	EF4	47 km	52.4 mi	2
Feb 15, 2016	EF3	95 km	16.5 mi	0
Nov 25, 1986	EF3	64 km	44.0 mi	0
May 16, 1983	EF3	64 km	1.5 mi	0
Apr 18, 1978	EF3	81 km	10.5 mi	0
Dec 19, 1974	EF3	84 km	0.5 mi	0
Dec 19, 1974	EF3	77 km	11.3 mi	0
Dec 30, 1973	EF3	91 km	1.5 mi	0
Dec 29, 1973	EF3	68 km	11.6 mi	0
Dec 20, 1971	EF3	88 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 1971	EF3	41 km	0.3 mi	0
Mar 3, 1971	EF3	82 km	2.0 mi	0
Mar 2, 1971	EF3	68 km	23.8 mi	0
Dec 10, 1967	EF3	98 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 31, 1962	EF3	99 km	6.9 mi	17
Dec 10, 1961	EF3	53 km	0.2 mi	0
May 3, 1956	EF3	22 km	3.8 mi	0
May 10, 2024	EF2	55 km	24.2 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (9,706 acres, 2006).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2006	UNNAMED	9,706	60 km
2013	UNNAMED	9,046	31 km
2008	UNNAMED	7,660	92 km
2010	UNNAMED	5,692	62 km
2007	UNNAMED	5,616	69 km
2013	UNNAMED	5,525	44 km
2012	UNNAMED	4,627	56 km
2009	UNNAMED	4,577	51 km
2007	UNNAMED	4,523	58 km
2011	UNNAMED	4,486	78 km
2008	UNNAMED	4,397	55 km
2010	UNNAMED	4,235	82 km
2012	UNNAMED	4,231	86 km
2008	UNNAMED	4,200	95 km
2009	UNNAMED	4,141	91 km
2010	UNNAMED	4,119	79 km
2011	UNNAMED	4,032	84 km
2017	UNNAMED	3,967	44 km
2010	UNNAMED	3,921	93 km
2005	UNNAMED	3,854	43 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	48°F (9°C)	5.4 in	Coldest
February	51°F (10°C)	5.7 in
March	58°F (14°C)	6.8 in	Wettest
April	64°F (18°C)	4.4 in
May	71°F (22°C)	4.6 in
June	78°F (25°C)	5.2 in
July	80°F (27°C)	6.0 in	Warmest
August	80°F (26°C)	5.0 in
September	76°F (24°C)	4.3 in
October	66°F (19°C)	2.9 in	Driest
November	57°F (14°C)	4.3 in
December	50°F (10°C)	5.3 in

Red Level has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 48°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.8") and October the driest (2.9").

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