Weather & Climate in South Vinemont, AL

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

South Vinemont enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°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 58.7 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 992 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	59.9°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	992 ft (302 m)
Area	0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density	958/sq mi
Coordinates	34.2356°N, 86.8640°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Cullman County County
Nearest Airport	Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) 28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.7"

54% above US avg

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.65"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	81.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	75.7 / 100
Community Resilience	33.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

84 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	117 km	20 km
Dec 8, 2001	5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama	M3.9	78 km	0 km
Aug 19, 2004	8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama	M3.6	115 km	5 km
May 28, 1995	14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama	M3.4	146 km	1 km
May 9, 2004	8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama	M3.3	112 km	5 km
Jul 15, 1995	21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama	M3.3	112 km	1 km
Jun 23, 1990	12 km E of Vernon, Alabama	M3.2	115 km	1 km
Sep 2, 1990	12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama	M3.2	112 km	1 km
Mar 21, 2001	7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia	M3.2	147 km	0 km
Apr 5, 1994	10 km N of Trenton, Georgia	M3.2	150 km	24 km
May 6, 2010	11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama	M3.2	84 km	5 km
May 10, 2020	7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee	M3.1	134 km	8 km
Jun 28, 2008	7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama	M3.1	118 km	5 km
May 2, 2003	8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama	M3.1	119 km	15 km
Apr 29, 2003	7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama	M3.1	115 km	3 km
Jun 23, 1990	8 km N of Belk, Alabama	M3.1	115 km	6 km
May 4, 1994	2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	31 km	19 km
May 4, 1994	12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	36 km	5 km
May 28, 2000	3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama	M3.0	105 km	0 km
May 28, 2000	13 km S of Winfield, Alabama	M3.0	100 km	5 km

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

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
1995	Opal	Category 1	—	240 km

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

Tornado History

830 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 293 fatalities, 3,368 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011	EF5	83 km	36.6 mi	25
Apr 4, 1977	EF5	80 km	14.7 mi	22
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	62 km	52.0 mi	28
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	54 km	83.3 mi	16
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	92 km	47.0 mi	14
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	68 km	97.3 mi	22
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	22 km	46.9 mi	6
Feb 6, 2008	EF4	43 km	16.7 mi	4
Nov 24, 2001	EF4	53 km	10.1 mi	0
May 18, 1995	EF4	68 km	39.0 mi	1
Mar 27, 1994	EF4	87 km	50.0 mi	22
Nov 15, 1989	EF4	50 km	18.5 mi	21
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	91 km	27.5 mi	11
Mar 6, 1967	EF4	66 km	20.9 mi	2
Mar 11, 1963	EF4	38 km	28.0 mi	2
Mar 5, 1963	EF4	97 km	14.9 mi	0
Nov 18, 1957	EF4	43 km	26.1 mi	3
Nov 17, 1957	EF4	47 km	7.2 mi	4
Apr 15, 1956	EF4	82 km	21.3 mi	25
Apr 24, 1955	EF4	21 km	8.6 mi	5

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,112 acres, 2014).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2014	UNNAMED	3,112	49 km
2020	BK OWL CREEK	2,838	39 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,822	37 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,764	43 km
2019	UNNAMED	2,710	32 km
2011	GREEN TOWER	2,653	30 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,602	33 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,442	46 km
1994	UNNAMED	2,394	61 km
2015	BIG TREE	2,288	52 km
2018	UNNAMED	2,264	43 km
2010	BALLS MT.	2,229	56 km
2011	MUD CREEK FIRE	2,224	95 km
2015	UNNAMED	2,160	34 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,143	56 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,114	33 km
2021	BK LEOLA/WARREN	2,007	42 km
2024	BNK MILL CREEK RX	1,959	42 km
2010	STINSON GAP	1,922	43 km
2013	UNNAMED	1,845	44 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	5.6 in	Coldest
February	43°F (6°C)	5.0 in
March	51°F (11°C)	6.7 in	Wettest
April	59°F (15°C)	5.1 in
May	67°F (19°C)	5.0 in
June	74°F (23°C)	4.3 in
July	78°F (25°C)	4.9 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	3.5 in	Driest
September	71°F (22°C)	4.5 in
October	60°F (16°C)	3.6 in
November	51°F (10°C)	4.8 in
December	43°F (6°C)	5.8 in

South Vinemont has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and August the driest (3.5").

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