Weather & Climate in St. Florian, AL

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

St. Florian enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°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 57.6 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 616 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	60.7°F
	12% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	616 ft (188 m)
Area	3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²)
Population Density	166/sq mi
Coordinates	34.8741°N, 87.6237°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Lauderdale County County
Nearest Airport	Northwest Alabama Regional (MSL) 9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.6"

51% above US avg

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.26"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	85.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	46.9 / 100
Community Resilience	61.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Very 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	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

37 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	129 km	0 km
Jun 23, 1990	12 km E of Vernon, Alabama	M3.2	128 km	1 km
Sep 2, 1990	12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama	M3.2	127 km	1 km
May 10, 2008	1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi	M3.1	125 km	0 km
Jun 23, 1990	8 km N of Belk, Alabama	M3.1	132 km	6 km
May 4, 2007	4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama	M3.0	123 km	5 km
May 4, 1994	12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	73 km	5 km
May 4, 1994	2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	83 km	19 km
May 28, 2000	3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama	M3.0	131 km	0 km
May 28, 2000	13 km S of Winfield, Alabama	M3.0	120 km	5 km
Jan 2, 2000	4 km SW of Lester, Alabama	M2.9	41 km	10 km
Jan 2, 2000	4 km SW of Lester, Alabama	M2.9	42 km	13 km
Jan 5, 2012	11 km NW of Oakman, Alabama	M2.9	122 km	8 km
Jun 25, 2020	4 km NNW of Berry, Alabama	M2.9	131 km	1 km
Sep 20, 1990	6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama	M2.8	62 km	4 km
Oct 3, 1993	3 km SW of Oakman, Alabama	M2.8	134 km	10 km
May 13, 1999	7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama	M2.8	55 km	10 km
May 13, 1999	11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee	M2.8	59 km	20 km
Jan 16, 2019	5 km SSE of Wartrace, Tennessee	M2.8	138 km	7 km
Mar 11, 2006	17 km E of Olivet, Tennessee	M2.7	50 km	2 km

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

Tornado History

581 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 195 fatalities, 2,081 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011	EF5	98 km	132.0 mi	72
Apr 16, 1998	EF5	53 km	69.4 mi	3
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	56 km	83.3 mi	16
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	47 km	52.0 mi	28
Feb 6, 2008	EF4	61 km	16.7 mi	4
Feb 5, 2008	EF4	75 km	16.2 mi	3
May 5, 1999	EF4	82 km	6.0 mi	3
May 18, 1995	EF4	54 km	39.0 mi	1
May 18, 1995	EF4	19 km	29.0 mi	3
Nov 15, 1989	EF4	92 km	18.5 mi	21
Apr 24, 1955	EF4	78 km	8.6 mi	5
Mar 22, 1952	EF4	65 km	21.6 mi	4
Feb 29, 1952	EF4	100 km	2.0 mi	2
May 8, 2024	EF3	40 km	3.8 mi	0
May 8, 2024	EF3	99 km	11.5 mi	1
Apr 1, 2023	EF3	96 km	12.0 mi	1
Nov 29, 2016	EF3	69 km	6.2 mi	0
Dec 23, 2015	EF3	43 km	48.4 mi	0
Apr 28, 2014	EF3	37 km	15.6 mi	2
Apr 28, 2014	EF3	99 km	26.8 mi	2

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	70 km
2020	BK OWL CREEK	2,838	69 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,822	72 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,764	78 km
2019	UNNAMED	2,710	80 km
2011	GREEN TOWER	2,653	75 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,602	81 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,442	69 km
2015	BIG TREE	2,288	64 km
2018	UNNAMED	2,264	64 km
2010	BALLS MT.	2,229	68 km
2015	UNNAMED	2,160	81 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,143	68 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,114	80 km
2021	BK LEOLA/WARREN	2,007	64 km
2024	BNK MILL CREEK RX	1,959	79 km
2010	STINSON GAP	1,922	63 km
2013	UNNAMED	1,845	64 km
2018	UNNAMED	1,826	64 km
2019	UNNAMED	1,819	74 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	4.9 in	Coldest
February	43°F (6°C)	4.6 in
March	51°F (11°C)	6.3 in	Wettest
April	59°F (15°C)	4.8 in
May	67°F (19°C)	5.5 in
June	74°F (24°C)	4.4 in
July	79°F (26°C)	4.6 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	3.4 in	Driest
September	71°F (22°C)	4.3 in
October	60°F (15°C)	3.5 in
November	50°F (10°C)	5.1 in
December	42°F (6°C)	5.7 in

St. Florian has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (3.4").

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