Florence

(Source: Wikipedia) - Brief information and overview of Florence

Florence is a city located in and the county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States, in the state's northwestern corner. It has a population of 40,184 in the 2020 census. Florence is located along the Tennessee River and is home to the University of North Alabama, the oldest public college in the state. Florence is located about 70 miles (110 km) west of Huntsville, Alabama, via US-72, and about 115 miles (185 km) northwest of Birmingham, Alabama.

Climate in Florence:
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Florence has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

The average temperature of Florence is 59 °F (15 °C). The average yearly precipitation in Florence is 57.06 inches (144.9 cm).[9] On average, Florence gets 2.25 inches (5.7 cm) of snow per year, which is above Alabama's average of 0.57 inches (1.4 cm).

While Florence is almost 300 miles (480 km) from the Gulf of Mexico, strong hurricanes have brought severe weather to the area. For example, in 2005, the path of Hurricane Katrina came very close to the city, causing nearly 70-mile-per-hour (110 km/h) winds and some storm damage.