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Weather & Climate in Stewartville, AL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Stewartville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°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 57.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 707 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.7°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 707 ft (215 m) |
| Area | 24.3 sq mi (62.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 65/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.0755°N, 86.2607°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Talladega County County |
| Nearest Airport | Anniston Regional (ANB) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 86.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
36 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.
| Aug 19, 2004 | 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama | M3.6 | 67 km | 5 km |
| May 28, 1995 | 14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama | M3.4 | 146 km | 1 km |
| Apr 21, 2009 | 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama | M3.4 | 83 km | 13 km |
| Jul 15, 1995 | 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama | M3.3 | 138 km | 1 km |
| May 9, 2004 | 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama | M3.3 | 67 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2010 | 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama | M3.2 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Jun 28, 2008 | 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama | M3.1 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 2011 | 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama | M3.0 | 60 km | 19 km |
| May 4, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama | M3.0 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Sep 11, 1992 | 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama | M3.0 | 116 km | 7 km |
| Mar 20, 2004 | 11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama | M3.0 | 67 km | 0 km |
| Jan 5, 2012 | 11 km NW of Oakman, Alabama | M2.9 | 138 km | 8 km |
| Feb 17, 1991 | 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama | M2.9 | 46 km | 1 km |
| Apr 22, 2009 | 15 km S of Centreville, Alabama | M2.9 | 83 km | 8 km |
| Mar 28, 1991 | 5 km NNW of Westover, Alabama | M2.9 | 45 km | 28 km |
| Sep 13, 1998 | 6 km NNE of Coker, Alabama | M2.9 | 132 km | 16 km |
| Jun 25, 2020 | 4 km NNW of Berry, Alabama | M2.9 | 144 km | 1 km |
| Oct 3, 1993 | 3 km SW of Oakman, Alabama | M2.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2005 | 21 km WNW of Rock Creek, Alabama | M2.8 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Aug 28, 2004 | 13 km SSE of Centreville, Alabama | M2.8 | 81 km | 28 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Sally | Category 2 | 98 mph | 275 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 3 | 92 mph | 241 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 3 | 121 mph | 271 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 2 | 81 mph | 230 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 1 | 75 mph | 299 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 1 | 92 mph | 111 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
606 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 175 fatalities, 2,180 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 4, 1977 | EF5 | 79 km | 14.7 mi | 22 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF4 | 51 km | 44.2 mi | 7 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF4 | 73 km | 97.3 mi | 22 |
| Nov 24, 2001 | EF4 | 95 km | 10.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 27, 1994 | EF4 | 72 km | 50.0 mi | 22 |
| Jan 24, 1964 | EF4 | 31 km | 3.3 mi | 10 |
| Mar 5, 1963 | EF4 | 74 km | 14.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 1956 | EF4 | 81 km | 21.3 mi | 25 |
| May 1, 1953 | EF4 | 35 km | 12.1 mi | 7 |
| Jan 12, 2023 | EF3 | 76 km | 82.3 mi | 7 |
| Mar 30, 2022 | EF3 | 88 km | 29.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 25, 2021 | EF3 | 85 km | 50.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 25, 2021 | EF3 | 71 km | 38.2 mi | 6 |
| Jan 25, 2021 | EF3 | 78 km | 10.4 mi | 1 |
| Mar 19, 2018 | EF3 | 90 km | 35.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 23, 2012 | EF3 | 76 km | 15.7 mi | 1 |
| Apr 15, 2011 | EF3 | 63 km | 9.3 mi | 3 |
| Feb 17, 2008 | EF3 | 78 km | 14.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 18, 1996 | EF3 | 52 km | 24.0 mi | 0 |
| May 3, 1984 | EF3 | 80 km | 7.0 mi | 5 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (6,320 acres, 2013).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 6,320 | 100 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 5,157 | 22 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 4,279 | 77 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 4,199 | 46 km |
| 2014 | HOUCK CREEK | 3,857 | 98 km |
| 2015 | UNNAMED | 3,507 | 77 km |
| 2015 | UNNAMED | 3,482 | 74 km |
| 2010 | WIREGRASS | 3,467 | 16 km |
| 1998 | CHEAHA WILDERNESS | 3,299 | 54 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,267 | 90 km |
| 2018 | HOUCK CREEK | 3,188 | 97 km |
| 2021 | TL TYLER WEST | 3,148 | 36 km |
| 2010 | BANKHEAD I | 3,027 | 91 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,018 | 100 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 2,871 | 48 km |
| 2024 | AL-MLR UNITS 2/3 RX | 2,836 | 87 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 2,777 | 91 km |
| 2020 | OK COMPARTMENT 135/136 | 2,727 | 75 km |
| 2019 | TL BUNN | 2,688 | 55 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 2,667 | 48 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.3 in |
Stewartville has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.9") and October the driest (3.2").