Weather & Climate in Skyline, AL

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

Skyline enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 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 59.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 1,607 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	59.8°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,607 ft (490 m)
Area	4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²)
Population Density	254/sq mi
Coordinates	34.7985°N, 86.1224°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Madison County County
Nearest Airport	Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) 39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.7"

57% above US avg

Snowfall 1.3"

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.54"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.54"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	94.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	26.6 / 100
Community Resilience	83.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Very High
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

104 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.

Apr 29, 2003	8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama	M4.6	56 km	20 km
Dec 8, 2001	5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama	M3.9	14 km	0 km
Jun 19, 2007	10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee	M3.5	130 km	1 km
Jul 19, 1997	12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia	M3.5	121 km	3 km
Mar 18, 1995	10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee	M3.3	128 km	26 km
Mar 7, 2001	6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee	M3.2	143 km	7 km
May 6, 2010	11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama	M3.2	70 km	5 km
Mar 21, 2001	7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia	M3.2	63 km	0 km
Mar 7, 2001	5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee	M3.2	142 km	18 km
Apr 5, 1994	10 km N of Trenton, Georgia	M3.2	61 km	24 km
May 10, 2020	7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee	M3.1	43 km	8 km
Jun 23, 2008	10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia	M3.1	118 km	9 km
Oct 30, 1991	9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia	M3.1	129 km	8 km
Jan 15, 1993	1 km N of Apison, Tennessee	M3.1	104 km	8 km
May 2, 2003	8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama	M3.1	58 km	15 km
Apr 29, 2003	7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama	M3.1	59 km	3 km
May 4, 1994	2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	117 km	19 km
May 4, 1994	12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	117 km	5 km
Nov 1, 2009	1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee	M3.0	122 km	25 km
Sep 13, 2011	1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama	M3.0	143 km	19 km

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

Tornado History

645 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 174 fatalities, 2,646 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011	EF5	47 km	36.6 mi	25
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	86 km	83.3 mi	16
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	24 km	47.0 mi	14
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	87 km	48.0 mi	20
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	20 km	30.2 mi	1
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	88 km	40.2 mi	4
Apr 24, 2010	EF4	63 km	16.6 mi	0
Feb 6, 2008	EF4	30 km	10.9 mi	1
May 18, 1995	EF4	83 km	39.0 mi	1
Nov 15, 1989	EF4	51 km	18.5 mi	21
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	41 km	27.5 mi	11
May 19, 1973	EF4	50 km	5.4 mi	0
Nov 18, 1957	EF4	98 km	26.1 mi	3
Apr 24, 1955	EF4	99 km	8.6 mi	5
Mar 22, 1952	EF4	83 km	21.6 mi	4
Feb 29, 1952	EF4	57 km	2.0 mi	2
Feb 13, 1952	EF4	48 km	12.7 mi	3
May 8, 2024	EF3	30 km	12.3 mi	0
Apr 1, 2023	EF3	46 km	12.0 mi	1
Apr 12, 2020	EF3	80 km	19.3 mi	2

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,213 acres, 2001).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2001	UNNAMED	4,213	80 km
2007	PENTECOST	3,095	95 km
1987	STATEC0045	2,669	65 km
1999	UNNAMED	2,638	93 km
2006	UNNAMED	2,405	63 km
2007	WILDCAT BRANCH WFIRE	2,285	65 km
2018	RUFF CREEK	2,281	86 km
2021	UNNAMED	2,199	97 km
2021	MT WIESNER	1,905	95 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,866	98 km
2016	BRIDGE CREEK ROAD	1,777	71 km
2014	SOUTH EAST COMPLEX	1,753	65 km
2001	UNNAMED	1,691	73 km
2015	UNNAMED	1,669	86 km
2008	UNNAMED	1,530	86 km
2000	UNNAMED	1,449	75 km
2019	UNNAMED	1,396	97 km
2006	RD07-09	1,394	62 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,347	84 km
2021	UNNAMED	1,331	84 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	5.6 in	Coldest
February	42°F (6°C)	5.2 in
March	51°F (10°C)	6.5 in	Wettest
April	58°F (15°C)	5.0 in
May	66°F (19°C)	5.0 in
June	73°F (23°C)	4.1 in
July	78°F (26°C)	4.8 in	Warmest
August	76°F (25°C)	3.5 in	Driest
September	71°F (21°C)	4.6 in
October	59°F (15°C)	3.7 in
November	50°F (10°C)	5.0 in
December	42°F (6°C)	5.7 in

Skyline has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and August the driest (3.5").

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