Will Pipes Freeze in Bullock County, AL? 6 nights a Year
Freeze nights in Bullock County
In a normal year Bullock County, AL gets 6 nights at or below 20°F, the point where bare pipes in a garage, attic or outside wall start to freeze. That is more than 19% of US counties.
Risk level: Occasional. The risk season runs December to February, worst in January.
It depends where the pipe is
| Pipe | Freezes near | Nights a year |
|---|---|---|
| Outdoor spigot, open crawlspace | 32°F | 59 nights |
| Bare pipe in garage, attic or outside wall | 20°F | 6 nights |
| Insulated pipe in unheated space | 10°F | under 1 night |
| Inside the heated house | 0°F | none |
Foam-sleeving a bare pipe in unheated space takes it from 6 nights of risk to under 1 night. A 12 ft heat-tape kit runs $17 to $37; an average burst-pipe repair is about $500.
Month by month
Nights at or below 20°F in a normal year.
First 32°F night is usually around 11/06, last around 03/25. For 20°F: 12/30 to 02/01.
How cold Bullock County nights get
Average winter (Dec-Feb) low: 37°F; the coldest month, January, averages 35°F overnight. 7 months normally bring at least one night below 32°F (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35°F | 38°F | 43°F | 49°F | 58°F | 67°F | 70°F | 70°F | 64°F | 52°F | 41°F | 37°F |
Bullock County next to its neighbours
Macon County, AL, 32 km north, gets 5 nights.
| County | Distance | Below 32°F | Below 20°F | Jan low |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullock County, AL | - | 59 nights | 6 nights | 35°F |
| Macon County, AL | 32 km north | 53 nights | 5 nights | 34°F |
| Barbour County, AL | 39 km southeast | 44 nights | 5 nights | 37°F |
| Pike County, AL | 40 km southwest | 38 nights | 3 nights | 37°F |
| Montgomery County, AL | 47 km west | 39 nights | 4 nights | 40°F |
| Russell County, AL | 54 km northeast | 51 nights | 6 nights | 34°F |
| Lee County, AL | 65 km northeast | 53 nights | 5 nights | 34°F |
Bullock County within AL
Bullock County ranks 33 of 67 AL counties for nights below 20°F. The most is Marion County, AL at 23 nights, with a 31°F average winter low. The fewest is Mobile County, AL: under 1 night, winter lows near 43°F. At 481 ft, Bullock County sits close to the state's median county elevation of 435 ft.
What to do here
- Keep a night-of routine: drip, open cabinets, keep the heat at 55F or above.
- Foam-sleeve any pipe in the garage or crawlspace once; it is cheap and lasts years.
Whether foam sleeves are enough here: insulate or heat tape?.
Where this comes from
NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals, blended from 3 nearby stations and adjusted for elevation; closest is Union Springs (9 mi S), AL, 10 km away (close match). A normal year, not tonight's forecast: check the forecast low for the night itself. Why elevation is part of the blend: how county numbers are made.