Berlin, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Cullman County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
592
Population
403/sq mi density
$59,423
Median Income
$28,718 per capita
$144,100
Home Value
$255,403 Zillow
$1,042
Median Rent
38.1% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$59,423 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$144,100 home value, $1,042/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Berlin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.9°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 817 ft (249 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 403/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1850°N, 86.7490°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cullman County County |
| Nearest Airport | Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 75.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 33.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.7 in |
Berlin has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (3.8").