Why visit Fyffe
Townapedia lists 2 places to eat in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in Fyffe
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About Fyffe
Fyffe is a town in DeKalb County, Alabama, United States. It was incorporated in 1956. At the 2020 census, the population was 967. Fyffe is located atop Sand Mountain.
From the Wikipedia article Fyffe, Alabama (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Restaurants and cafes2
Churches and places of worship4
Shopping1
Schools, colleges and libraries4
History
Fyffe was founded in the 1880s. The origin of the name "Fyffe" is obscure, though it was apparently suggested by the Postal Service when the post office was established. A high school was established shortly afterward in 1917.
In 1959, Fyffe hosted the National Sacred Harp Singing Convention, a gathering of Sacred Harp musicians from around the region. Noted musicologist Alan Lomax recorded many of the performances at the convention.
An EF5 tornado struck this city on April 27, 2011, touching down in Lakeview, initially causing structural damage to small buildings and snapping trees. It grew in intensity, causing major structural damage to several homes and buildings before moving on to Rainsville, where damage was even more extensive.
From the History section of Fyffe, Alabama on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Map of Fyffe
11 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 32°F | 5.3 in |
| Feb | 57°F | 36°F | 5.4 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 42°F | 5.3 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 50°F | 5.1 in |
| May | 81°F | 58°F | 5.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 67°F | 4.6 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 70°F | 5.4 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 69°F | 3.9 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 64°F | 4.4 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 52°F | 3.6 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 41°F | 4.5 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 35°F | 5.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ft Payne (10 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
DeKalb County has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2020-09-14: Hurricane Sally (Hurricane)
- 2020-07-10: Severe Thunderstorms (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-04-17: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Northeast Alabama Regional Airport (GAD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 35 miles away.
- Fort Payne 12 mi east, about 20 min by car
- Crossville 13 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
- Collinsville 13 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Scottsboro 16 mi northwest, about 25 min by car
- Albertville 22 mi southwest, about 35 min by car
- Boaz 22 mi southwest, about 36 min by car
- Centre 24 mi southeast, about 39 min by car
- Gadsden 31 mi south, about 50 min by car
- Attalla 34 mi south, about 55 min by car
- Arab 35 mi west, about 56 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Fyffe-Main-al, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 4.0
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