Axis, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Mobile County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
243
Population
69/sq mi density
$86,111
Median Income
$42,437 per capita
$183,800
Home Value
$208,252 Zillow
68°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$86,111 median income, 12.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$183,800 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Axis enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 71.8 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.5°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 69/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.9222°N, 88.0226°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Mobile County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mobile International (BFM) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 66.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0424 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.05 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 53.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 8.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 7.3 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 5.7 in |
Axis has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 51°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 71.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.2") and October the driest (3.9").