Weather & Climate in Waterloo, AL

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

Waterloo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 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 62.3 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 452 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	59.0°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	452 ft (138 m)
Area	0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density	123/sq mi
Coordinates	34.9172°N, 88.0644°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Tishomingo County County
Nearest Airport	Northwest Alabama Regional (MSL) 28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.3"

64% 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	Very Low
Risk Score	37.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	77.9 / 100
Community Resilience	28.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
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

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.2.

Jun 23, 1990	12 km E of Vernon, Alabama	M3.2	129 km	1 km
Sep 2, 1990	12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama	M3.2	130 km	1 km
Nov 6, 1994	11 km WSW of Trenton, Tennessee	M3.1	146 km	11 km
May 10, 2008	1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi	M3.1	95 km	0 km
Jun 23, 1990	8 km N of Belk, Alabama	M3.1	134 km	6 km
May 4, 1994	2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	111 km	19 km
May 4, 2007	4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama	M3.0	143 km	5 km
May 4, 1994	12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	102 km	5 km
May 28, 2000	3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama	M3.0	137 km	0 km
May 28, 2000	13 km S of Winfield, Alabama	M3.0	125 km	5 km
Jan 2, 2000	4 km SW of Lester, Alabama	M2.9	80 km	10 km
Jan 5, 2012	11 km NW of Oakman, Alabama	M2.9	137 km	8 km
Jan 2, 2000	4 km SW of Lester, Alabama	M2.9	81 km	13 km
Jun 25, 2020	4 km NNW of Berry, Alabama	M2.9	142 km	1 km
Sep 20, 1990	6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama	M2.8	101 km	4 km
Oct 3, 1993	3 km SW of Oakman, Alabama	M2.8	149 km	10 km
May 13, 1999	7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama	M2.8	94 km	10 km
May 13, 1999	11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee	M2.8	96 km	20 km
Mar 11, 2006	17 km E of Olivet, Tennessee	M2.7	31 km	2 km
Mar 11, 2017	6 km SW of Trinity, Alabama	M2.7	92 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

486 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 208 fatalities, 1,551 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011	EF5	91 km	132.0 mi	72
Apr 16, 1998	EF5	34 km	69.4 mi	3
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	96 km	83.3 mi	16
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	73 km	52.0 mi	28
Feb 6, 2008	EF4	91 km	16.7 mi	4
Feb 5, 2008	EF4	44 km	16.2 mi	3
May 5, 1999	EF4	74 km	6.0 mi	3
May 18, 1995	EF4	54 km	29.0 mi	3
May 18, 1995	EF4	95 km	39.0 mi	1
Apr 19, 1970	EF4	88 km	47.6 mi	4
Apr 3, 1956	EF4	82 km	11.6 mi	3
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	92 km	46.8 mi	38
May 8, 2024	EF3	80 km	3.8 mi	0
Mar 31, 2023	EF3	74 km	86.0 mi	9
Dec 23, 2015	EF3	26 km	48.4 mi	0
Apr 28, 2014	EF3	78 km	15.6 mi	2
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	99 km	31.8 mi	0
May 8, 2008	EF3	99 km	7.6 mi	0
Apr 11, 2008	EF3	72 km	10.3 mi	0
Apr 11, 2008	EF3	91 km	4.7 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	94 km
2020	BK OWL CREEK	2,838	98 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,442	95 km
2015	BIG TREE	2,288	88 km
2018	UNNAMED	2,264	93 km
2010	BALLS MT.	2,229	90 km
2022	HOLLY SPRINGS BB 51/52/53	2,182	100 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,143	90 km
2021	BK LEOLA/WARREN	2,007	94 km
2022	HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14	1,977	88 km
2010	STINSON GAP	1,922	92 km
2013	UNNAMED	1,845	93 km
2018	UNNAMED	1,826	93 km
2017	UNNAMED	1,620	96 km
2022	BK TAPSVILLE	1,494	93 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,330	95 km
2015	YELLOW RABBIT	1,274	95 km
2021	HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 20/21	1,239	95 km
2021	BK KEY MILL	1,217	99 km
2024	BNK KEY MILL RX	1,210	99 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	4.8 in	Coldest
February	43°F (6°C)	4.7 in
March	51°F (11°C)	6.3 in	Wettest
April	59°F (15°C)	5.2 in
May	67°F (19°C)	5.8 in
June	75°F (24°C)	4.2 in
July	78°F (25°C)	4.4 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	3.4 in	Driest
September	72°F (22°C)	4.1 in
October	60°F (16°C)	3.5 in
November	51°F (10°C)	5.4 in
December	42°F (6°C)	5.9 in

Waterloo has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (3.4").

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