Weather & Climate in Spruce Pine, AL

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

Spruce Pine enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°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 1,016 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	59.6°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,016 ft (310 m)
Area	0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density	212/sq mi
Coordinates	34.3929°N, 87.7296°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Franklin County County
Nearest Airport	Northwest Alabama Regional (MSL) 25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.7"

55% above US avg

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.50"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	67.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	89.9 / 100
Community Resilience	17.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

50 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.

Dec 8, 2001	5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama	M3.9	142 km	0 km
Aug 19, 2004	8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama	M3.6	150 km	5 km
May 28, 1995	14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama	M3.4	134 km	1 km
May 9, 2004	8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama	M3.3	148 km	5 km
Jul 15, 1995	21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama	M3.3	102 km	1 km
Jun 23, 1990	12 km E of Vernon, Alabama	M3.2	74 km	1 km
Sep 2, 1990	12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama	M3.2	73 km	1 km
Jun 23, 1990	8 km N of Belk, Alabama	M3.1	77 km	6 km
Jun 28, 2008	7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama	M3.1	128 km	5 km
May 10, 2008	1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi	M3.1	102 km	0 km
May 4, 1994	12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	46 km	5 km
Sep 11, 1992	5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama	M3.0	138 km	7 km
May 4, 1994	2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	53 km	19 km
May 4, 2007	4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama	M3.0	77 km	5 km
Sep 13, 2011	1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama	M3.0	143 km	19 km
May 28, 2000	3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama	M3.0	77 km	0 km
May 28, 2000	13 km S of Winfield, Alabama	M3.0	65 km	5 km
Sep 13, 1998	6 km NNE of Coker, Alabama	M2.9	122 km	16 km
Jan 2, 2000	4 km SW of Lester, Alabama	M2.9	81 km	10 km
Jan 5, 2012	11 km NW of Oakman, Alabama	M2.9	72 km	8 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	—	279 km

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

Tornado History

689 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 244 fatalities, 2,207 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011	EF5	50 km	132.0 mi	72
Apr 27, 2011	EF5	76 km	37.1 mi	23
Apr 16, 1998	EF5	96 km	69.4 mi	3
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	71 km	83.3 mi	16
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	73 km	79.5 mi	28
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	24 km	52.0 mi	28
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	75 km	46.9 mi	6
Feb 6, 2008	EF4	40 km	16.7 mi	4
May 18, 1995	EF4	71 km	29.0 mi	3
May 18, 1995	EF4	80 km	39.0 mi	1
Mar 6, 1967	EF4	93 km	20.9 mi	2
Apr 29, 1963	EF4	96 km	4.7 mi	3
Mar 11, 1963	EF4	94 km	28.0 mi	2
Nov 17, 1957	EF4	75 km	7.2 mi	4
Apr 24, 1955	EF4	63 km	8.6 mi	5
Mar 22, 1952	EF4	71 km	21.6 mi	4
May 8, 2024	EF3	61 km	3.8 mi	0
Nov 29, 2016	EF3	59 km	6.2 mi	0
Dec 23, 2015	EF3	85 km	48.4 mi	0
Apr 28, 2014	EF3	95 km	8.9 mi	0

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	33 km
2020	BK OWL CREEK	2,838	43 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,822	44 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,764	42 km
2019	UNNAMED	2,710	50 km
2011	GREEN TOWER	2,653	51 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,602	50 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,442	36 km
2015	BIG TREE	2,288	29 km
2018	UNNAMED	2,264	40 km
2010	BALLS MT.	2,229	27 km
2015	UNNAMED	2,160	49 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,143	27 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,114	49 km
2021	BK LEOLA/WARREN	2,007	41 km
2024	BNK MILL CREEK RX	1,959	43 km
2010	STINSON GAP	1,922	39 km
2013	UNNAMED	1,845	38 km
2018	UNNAMED	1,826	38 km
2019	UNNAMED	1,819	44 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	5.2 in	Coldest
February	43°F (6°C)	5.0 in
March	51°F (11°C)	6.5 in	Wettest
April	59°F (15°C)	5.3 in
May	67°F (19°C)	5.6 in
June	74°F (23°C)	4.1 in
July	78°F (25°C)	4.5 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	3.5 in
September	71°F (22°C)	4.2 in
October	60°F (16°C)	3.4 in	Driest
November	50°F (10°C)	4.8 in
December	42°F (6°C)	6.1 in

Spruce Pine has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.4").

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