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Auburn, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Lee County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
78,738
Population
1,251/sq mi density
$56,123
Median Income
$35,416 per capita
$342,400
Home Value
$410,461 Zillow
$1,034
Median Rent
40.2% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
211
Violent Crime/100K
2,763 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$56,123 median income, 2.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$342,400 home value, $1,034/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
211 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
62.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Auburn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 65.5°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Area | 63.0 sq mi (163.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,251/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.6078°N, 85.4947°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Auburn University Regional (AUO) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 42.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 52.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
Auburn has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 48°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and October the driest (2.9").