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Weather & Climate in Woodstock, AL

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

Woodstock enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°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 55.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 574 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation574 ft (175 m)
Area7.2 sq mi (18.7 km²)
Population Density176/sq mi
Coordinates33.2175°N, 87.1484°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBibb County County
Nearest AirportBirmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.5"
46% above US avg
Snowfall 1.2"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.61"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score39.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability75.3 / 100
Community Resilience22.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

66 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 17 km 5 km
Jun 30, 2015 12 km W of Union, Alabama M3.5 88 km 0 km
May 28, 1995 14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama M3.4 63 km 1 km
Jun 24, 1998 11 km W of Demopolis, Alabama M3.4 110 km 5 km
Apr 21, 2009 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama M3.4 43 km 13 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 18 km 5 km
Jul 15, 1995 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama M3.3 56 km 1 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama M3.2 94 km 1 km
Jun 23, 1990 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama M3.2 97 km 1 km
Mar 12, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M3.1 90 km 0 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Belk, Alabama M3.1 93 km 6 km
Jun 28, 2008 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama M3.1 24 km 5 km
Feb 27, 2015 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama M3.1 87 km 0 km
May 21, 2002 7 km ESE of York, Alabama M3.0 131 km 27 km
May 28, 2000 3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama M3.0 82 km 0 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 121 km 5 km
Mar 20, 2004 11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama M3.0 18 km 0 km
May 4, 2007 4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama M3.0 66 km 5 km
Sep 11, 1992 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama M3.0 33 km 7 km
May 28, 2000 13 km S of Winfield, Alabama M3.0 91 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2020 Sally Category 1 270 km
2020 Zeta Category 1 261 km
2005 Dennis Category 2 269 km
2005 Katrina Category 1 92 mph 257 km
2004 Ivan Category 2 81 mph 209 km
1995 Erin Category 1 75 mph 293 km
1995 Opal Category 1 92 mph 138 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

673 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 278 fatalities, 3,937 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 8, 1998 EF5 29 km 30.3 mi 32
Apr 4, 1977 EF5 39 km 14.7 mi 22
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 96 km 46.9 mi 6
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 96 km 127.8 mi 13
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 76 km 80.7 mi 64
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 74 km 97.3 mi 22
Dec 16, 2000 EF4 55 km 18.0 mi 11
Feb 23, 1975 EF4 45 km 14.4 mi 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 98 km 110.6 mi 3
May 27, 1973 EF4 98 km 139.1 mi 7
Mar 6, 1967 EF4 54 km 20.9 mi 2
Jan 24, 1964 EF4 68 km 3.3 mi 10
Mar 11, 1963 EF4 79 km 28.0 mi 2
Mar 5, 1963 EF4 24 km 14.9 mi 0
Nov 17, 1957 EF4 76 km 7.2 mi 4
Apr 15, 1956 EF4 36 km 21.3 mi 25
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 87 km 82.3 mi 7
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 52 km 29.2 mi 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 81 km 79.7 mi 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 50 km 11.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (5,157 acres, 2017).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2017 UNNAMED 5,157 97 km
2024 OAK COMPARTMENT 50/51 RX 5,018 39 km
2019 OK C-49 4,745 37 km
2022 OK TORNADO UNIT 4,504 38 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,279 51 km
2022 OK COMP 40/53 4,093 45 km
2020 OK PAYNE LAKE 4,078 45 km
2022 OK C-1/2/3/4 COMBINED 3,841 35 km
2022 OK COMP 50/51/52 3,786 44 km
2024 OAK COMP 16/17/18 RX 3,579 39 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,507 53 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,482 56 km
2021 OK 234 3,482 36 km
2010 WIREGRASS 3,467 94 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,414 40 km
2022 OK C-36/38/39 COMBINED 3,373 45 km
2021 OK COMP 33 AND 43 3,164 40 km
2021 OK COMP 49 3,146 39 km
2022 OK COMP 14 3,140 32 km
2024 OAK COMP 55/56 RX 3,088 44 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 5.8 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 5.4 in
March 54°F (12°C) 6.6 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 5.2 in
May 69°F (20°C) 4.7 in
June 76°F (24°C) 4.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.4 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 53°F (12°C) 4.5 in
December 46°F (8°C) 5.6 in

Woodstock has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.2").

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