Weather & Climate in Smoke Rise, AL

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

Smoke Rise enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°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 57.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 803 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	61.5°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	42°F (6°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	803 ft (245 m)
Area	5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²)
Population Density	256/sq mi
Coordinates	33.8799°N, 86.8247°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Blount County County
Nearest Airport	Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM) 22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.0"

50% above US avg

Snowfall 1.4"

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.54"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	68.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	69.3 / 100
Community Resilience	15.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

73 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	129 km	20 km
Dec 8, 2001	5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama	M3.9	107 km	0 km
Aug 19, 2004	8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama	M3.6	76 km	5 km
Apr 21, 2009	12 km S of Centreville, Alabama	M3.4	119 km	13 km
May 28, 1995	14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama	M3.4	120 km	1 km
May 9, 2004	8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama	M3.3	73 km	5 km
Jul 15, 1995	21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama	M3.3	90 km	1 km
Jun 23, 1990	12 km E of Vernon, Alabama	M3.2	107 km	1 km
Sep 2, 1990	12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama	M3.2	103 km	1 km
May 6, 2010	11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama	M3.2	88 km	5 km
Jun 28, 2008	7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama	M3.1	86 km	5 km
Apr 29, 2003	7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama	M3.1	126 km	3 km
Jun 23, 1990	8 km N of Belk, Alabama	M3.1	105 km	6 km
May 2, 2003	8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama	M3.1	131 km	15 km
May 4, 1994	12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	61 km	5 km
May 4, 1994	2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	51 km	19 km
Mar 20, 2004	11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama	M3.0	83 km	0 km
May 28, 2000	3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama	M3.0	93 km	0 km
May 28, 2000	13 km S of Winfield, Alabama	M3.0	92 km	5 km
May 4, 2007	4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama	M3.0	45 km	5 km

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

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2004	Ivan	Category 1	81 mph	288 km
1995	Opal	Category 1	—	200 km

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

Tornado History

760 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 315 fatalities, 3,583 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011	EF5	96 km	36.6 mi	25
Apr 8, 1998	EF5	71 km	30.3 mi	32
Apr 4, 1977	EF5	41 km	14.7 mi	22
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	94 km	83.3 mi	16
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	89 km	52.0 mi	28
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	28 km	46.9 mi	6
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	32 km	97.3 mi	22
Feb 6, 2008	EF4	72 km	16.7 mi	4
Nov 24, 2001	EF4	37 km	10.1 mi	0
Mar 27, 1994	EF4	65 km	50.0 mi	22
Nov 15, 1989	EF4	87 km	18.5 mi	21
Mar 6, 1967	EF4	38 km	20.9 mi	2
Jan 24, 1964	EF4	72 km	3.3 mi	10
Mar 11, 1963	EF4	7 km	28.0 mi	2
Mar 5, 1963	EF4	58 km	14.9 mi	0
Nov 18, 1957	EF4	30 km	26.1 mi	3
Nov 17, 1957	EF4	33 km	7.2 mi	4
Apr 15, 1956	EF4	44 km	21.3 mi	25
Apr 24, 1955	EF4	56 km	8.6 mi	5
Mar 22, 1952	EF4	82 km	21.6 mi	4

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (5,157 acres, 2017).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2017	UNNAMED	5,157	99 km
2008	UNNAMED	4,199	98 km
2010	WIREGRASS	3,467	100 km
2021	TL TYLER WEST	3,148	93 km
2014	UNNAMED	3,112	69 km
2000	UNNAMED	2,893	70 km
2020	BK OWL CREEK	2,838	65 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,822	61 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,764	59 km
2019	UNNAMED	2,710	54 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,667	99 km
2011	GREEN TOWER	2,653	58 km
2006	UNNAMED	2,642	85 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,602	53 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,589	98 km
2021	TL MUMP CREEK	2,532	95 km
2015	CAMP MAC SOUTH	2,462	97 km
2024	TAL RIDGE ROAD RX	2,455	97 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,442	67 km
2024	TAL WADE 3/4 RX	2,439	100 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (6°C)	5.6 in	Coldest
February	45°F (7°C)	5.0 in
March	53°F (11°C)	6.5 in	Wettest
April	60°F (16°C)	5.2 in
May	68°F (20°C)	4.8 in
June	75°F (24°C)	4.0 in
July	79°F (26°C)	5.1 in	Warmest
August	78°F (26°C)	3.4 in
September	72°F (22°C)	4.3 in
October	61°F (16°C)	3.4 in	Driest
November	52°F (11°C)	4.5 in
December	44°F (7°C)	5.2 in

Smoke Rise has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.4").

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