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Alabaster, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Shelby County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
33,633
Population
1,281/sq mi density
$90,163
Median Income
$40,356 per capita
$242,600
Home Value
$299,364 Zillow
$1,375
Median Rent
31.3% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
184
Violent Crime/100K
1,939 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$90,163 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$242,600 home value, $1,375/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
184 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
40.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Alabaster enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.4°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) |
| Area | 26.3 sq mi (68.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,281/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2144°N, 86.8231°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Shelby County County |
| Nearest Airport | Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0447 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 2.90 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 16.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 74.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.2 in |
Alabaster has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and October the driest (3.1").