Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tiger Point enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 313 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 68.3 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 3 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average
69.4°F
29% above US avg
January Average
53°F (12°C)
July Average
84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days
313 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
3 ft (1 m)
Area
1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density
2,449/sq mi
Coordinates
30.3801°N, 87.0524°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Escambia County County
Nearest Airport
Pensacola International (PNS) 10 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall68.3"
80% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul)7.87"
Driest Month (Apr)3.82"
Air Quality
AQI Median
41.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively High
Risk Score
95.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability
41.5 / 100
Community Resilience
34.7 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather
Relatively Moderate
Lightning
Very High
Ice Storm
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Relatively Moderate
Landslide
Very Low
Coastal Flood
Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M4.8.
Oct 24, 1997
15 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama
M4.8
87 km
10 km
Oct 26, 1997
11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama
M3.7
84 km
10 km
Feb 18, 2011
22 km SSE of Dauphin Island, Alabama
M3.5
97 km
5 km
Sep 30, 2003
10 km NNW of Atmore, Alabama
M3.3
93 km
5 km
May 23, 2025
105 km S of Gulf Shores, Alabama
M3.1
139 km
5 km
May 4, 1997
9 km ESE of Atmore, Alabama
M3.1
77 km
5 km
Apr 11, 2019
6 km NNW of Pollard, Alabama
M3.1
79 km
10 km
Mar 11, 2019
4 km N of Flomaton, Alabama
M3.1
76 km
5 km
Oct 28, 1997
11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama
M3.0
84 km
10 km
Oct 18, 1997
69 km SSW of Dauphin Island, Alabama
M2.9
149 km
1 km
Sep 25, 2003
14 km N of Atmore, Alabama
M2.9
97 km
0 km
Mar 7, 2019
2 km NW of Jay, Florida
M2.8
67 km
5 km
Mar 24, 2019
2 km ESE of Century, Florida
M2.7
67 km
5 km
Apr 12, 2019
13 km NW of Flomaton, Alabama
M2.6
85 km
5 km
Nov 10, 2012
16 km S of Dauphin Island, Alabama
M2.6
105 km
11 km
Sep 5, 2000
1 km ENE of Monroeville, Alabama
M2.5
131 km
3 km
Apr 11, 2019
8 km NW of Pollard, Alabama
M2.5
80 km
8 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
18 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 5.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2020
Zeta
Category 2
98 mph
210 km
2020
Sally
Category 2
109 mph
54 km
2018
Michael
Category 5
161 mph
155 km
2017
Nate
Category 1
86 mph
187 km
2016
Hermine
Category 1
81 mph
266 km
2012
Isaac
Category 1
81 mph
260 km
2009
Ida
Category 1
86 mph
263 km
2005
Dennis
Category 4
138 mph
5 km
2005
Katrina
Category 4
144 mph
245 km
2004
Ivan
Category 4
132 mph
80 km
1998
Georges
Category 2
109 mph
169 km
1998
Earl
Category 2
98 mph
105 km
1997
Danny
Category 1
81 mph
81 km
1995
Opal
Category 4
127 mph
10 km
1995
Erin
Category 2
98 mph
17 km
1988
Florence
Category 1
81 mph
256 km
1985
Elena
Category 3
127 mph
79 km
1985
Kate
Category 3
109 mph
145 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
472 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 21 fatalities, 545 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Feb 23, 2016
EF3
19 km
3.0 mi
0
Feb 15, 2016
EF3
63 km
16.5 mi
0
Oct 13, 2001
EF3
60 km
1.0 mi
0
Feb 7, 1971
EF3
12 km
1.0 mi
0
Dec 10, 1967
EF3
85 km
0.1 mi
0
Oct 30, 1967
EF3
22 km
0.1 mi
0
Dec 25, 1964
EF3
45 km
12.8 mi
0
Mar 31, 1962
EF3
27 km
6.9 mi
17
Dec 10, 1961
EF3
82 km
0.2 mi
0
May 5, 1956
EF3
18 km
1.0 mi
0
May 10, 2024
EF2
62 km
24.0 mi
0
Jun 15, 2023
EF2
21 km
8.6 mi
0
Jan 22, 2023
EF2
71 km
0.8 mi
0
Jun 19, 2021
EF2
76 km
22.0 mi
0
Apr 15, 2011
EF2
93 km
23.0 mi
0
Mar 9, 2011
EF2
70 km
2.1 mi
0
Feb 17, 2008
EF2
84 km
14.4 mi
0
Nov 27, 2004
EF2
63 km
4.5 mi
0
Oct 13, 2001
EF2
67 km
0.7 mi
0
Dec 1, 1996
EF2
65 km
0.4 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: UNNAMED (10,557 acres, 2006).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2006
UNNAMED
10,557
25 km
2006
UNNAMED
9,706
65 km
2013
UNNAMED
9,046
95 km
2008
UNNAMED
7,660
58 km
2005
UNNAMED
7,388
89 km
2010
UNNAMED
5,692
64 km
2007
UNNAMED
5,616
53 km
2013
LOW KEY
5,554
26 km
2013
UNNAMED
5,525
78 km
2012
UNNAMED
4,627
66 km
2009
UNNAMED
4,577
71 km
2007
UNNAMED
4,523
66 km
2011
UNNAMED
4,486
44 km
2008
UNNAMED
4,397
67 km
2010
UNNAMED
4,235
85 km
2012
UNNAMED
4,231
49 km
2008
UNNAMED
4,200
43 km
2009
UNNAMED
4,141
75 km
2010
UNNAMED
4,119
44 km
1998
UNNAMED
4,106
25 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
53°F (12°C)
5.0 in
Coldest
February
54°F (12°C)
4.7 in
March
61°F (16°C)
6.1 in
April
66°F (19°C)
3.8 in
Driest
May
74°F (23°C)
4.5 in
June
80°F (27°C)
6.5 in
July
84°F (29°C)
7.9 in
Warmest, Wettest
August
82°F (28°C)
7.0 in
September
78°F (26°C)
5.9 in
October
69°F (21°C)
4.1 in
November
61°F (16°C)
4.2 in
December
54°F (12°C)
4.0 in
Tiger Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 53°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.9") and April the driest (3.8").