Arab, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Marshall County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
8,573
Population
643/sq mi density
$60,985
Median Income
$32,849 per capita
$196,700
Home Value
$243,469 Zillow
$697
Median Rent
27.4% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
268
Violent Crime/100K
3,594 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$60,985 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$196,700 home value, $697/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
268 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Arab enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.8 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,059 ft (323 m) |
| Area | 13.1 sq mi (34.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 643/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3324°N, 86.5012°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Marshall County County |
| Nearest Airport | Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 75.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 39.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
Arab has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.0") and October the driest (3.5").