Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Roeville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 82°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 63.6 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 81 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average
68.1°F
26% above US avg
January Average
52°F (11°C)
July Average
82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days
313 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
81 ft (25 m)
Area
1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density
106/sq mi
Coordinates
30.6851°N, 86.9922°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Okaloosa County County
Nearest Airport
Pensacola International (PNS) 19 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall63.6"
67% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul)7.52"
Driest Month (Oct)3.35"
Air Quality
AQI Median
41.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Moderate
Risk Score
92.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability
26.8 / 100
Community Resilience
41.6 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively High
Hurricane
Very High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Very Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Very High
Ice Storm
Relatively Low
Drought
Very Low
Cold Wave
Relatively Moderate
Landslide
Very Low
Coastal Flood
Relatively Moderate
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
58 km
10 km
Oct 26, 1997
11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama
M3.7
55 km
10 km
Feb 18, 2011
22 km SSE of Dauphin Island, Alabama
M3.5
118 km
5 km
Sep 30, 2003
10 km NNW of Atmore, Alabama
M3.3
69 km
5 km
May 4, 1997
9 km ESE of Atmore, Alabama
M3.1
52 km
5 km
Mar 11, 2019
4 km N of Flomaton, Alabama
M3.1
48 km
5 km
Apr 11, 2019
6 km NNW of Pollard, Alabama
M3.1
49 km
10 km
Oct 28, 1997
11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama
M3.0
55 km
10 km
Sep 25, 2003
14 km N of Atmore, Alabama
M2.9
72 km
0 km
Mar 7, 2019
2 km NW of Jay, Florida
M2.8
36 km
5 km
Mar 24, 2019
2 km ESE of Century, Florida
M2.7
39 km
5 km
Nov 10, 2012
16 km S of Dauphin Island, Alabama
M2.6
124 km
11 km
Apr 12, 2019
13 km NW of Flomaton, Alabama
M2.6
57 km
5 km
Sep 5, 2000
1 km ENE of Monroeville, Alabama
M2.5
99 km
3 km
Apr 11, 2019
8 km NW of Pollard, Alabama
M2.5
50 km
8 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
18 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 5.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2020
Zeta
Category 2
98 mph
198 km
2020
Sally
Category 2
109 mph
41 km
2018
Michael
Category 5
161 mph
162 km
2017
Nate
Category 1
86 mph
195 km
2016
Hermine
Category 1
81 mph
279 km
2012
Isaac
Category 1
81 mph
290 km
2009
Ida
Category 1
86 mph
294 km
2005
Dennis
Category 4
138 mph
32 km
2005
Katrina
Category 4
144 mph
253 km
2004
Ivan
Category 4
127 mph
77 km
1998
Georges
Category 2
109 mph
182 km
1998
Earl
Category 2
98 mph
128 km
1997
Danny
Category 1
81 mph
93 km
1995
Opal
Category 4
127 mph
40 km
1995
Erin
Category 2
98 mph
47 km
1988
Florence
Category 1
81 mph
278 km
1985
Elena
Category 3
127 mph
114 km
1985
Kate
Category 2
109 mph
158 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
569 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 24 fatalities, 581 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 23, 1971
EF4
95 km
25.4 mi
0
Feb 23, 2016
EF3
30 km
3.0 mi
0
Feb 15, 2016
EF3
43 km
16.5 mi
0
Oct 13, 2001
EF3
72 km
1.0 mi
0
Dec 20, 1971
EF3
85 km
1.0 mi
0
Feb 7, 1971
EF3
41 km
1.0 mi
0
Dec 10, 1967
EF3
76 km
0.1 mi
0
Oct 30, 1967
EF3
39 km
0.1 mi
0
Dec 25, 1964
EF3
51 km
12.8 mi
0
Mar 31, 1962
EF3
13 km
6.9 mi
17
Dec 10, 1961
EF3
49 km
0.2 mi
0
May 5, 1956
EF3
36 km
1.0 mi
0
May 10, 2024
EF2
30 km
24.0 mi
0
Jun 15, 2023
EF2
40 km
8.6 mi
0
Jan 22, 2023
EF2
71 km
0.8 mi
0
Jun 19, 2021
EF2
42 km
22.0 mi
0
Apr 19, 2020
EF2
93 km
1.2 mi
0
Feb 15, 2016
EF2
67 km
2.2 mi
0
Apr 15, 2011
EF2
59 km
23.0 mi
0
Mar 9, 2011
EF2
76 km
2.1 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: UNNAMED (10,557 acres, 2006).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2006
UNNAMED
10,557
28 km
2006
UNNAMED
9,706
30 km
2013
UNNAMED
9,046
64 km
2008
UNNAMED
7,660
49 km
2005
UNNAMED
7,388
75 km
2005
UNNAMED
7,334
85 km
2010
UNNAMED
5,692
29 km
2007
UNNAMED
5,616
21 km
2013
LOW KEY
5,554
27 km
2013
UNNAMED
5,525
45 km
2012
UNNAMED
4,627
32 km
2009
UNNAMED
4,577
38 km
2007
UNNAMED
4,523
35 km
2011
UNNAMED
4,486
16 km
2008
UNNAMED
4,397
35 km
2010
UNNAMED
4,235
70 km
2012
UNNAMED
4,231
35 km
2008
UNNAMED
4,200
36 km
2009
UNNAMED
4,141
64 km
2010
UNNAMED
4,119
17 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
52°F (11°C)
5.1 in
Coldest
February
53°F (12°C)
5.1 in
March
59°F (15°C)
6.2 in
April
65°F (19°C)
4.1 in
May
73°F (23°C)
4.7 in
June
79°F (26°C)
6.6 in
July
82°F (28°C)
7.5 in
Warmest, Wettest
August
80°F (27°C)
6.3 in
September
77°F (25°C)
5.7 in
October
67°F (20°C)
3.4 in
Driest
November
59°F (15°C)
4.1 in
December
52°F (11°C)
4.6 in
Roeville has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 52°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.5") and October the driest (3.4").