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Brighton, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Jefferson County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
3,091
Population
2,177/sq mi density
$36,219
Median Income
$20,022 per capita
$72,800
Home Value
$43,523 Zillow
$668
Median Rent
40.2% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
1,594
Violent Crime/100K
5,581 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$36,219 median income, 8.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,800 home value, $668/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,594 violent crimes/100K (320% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Brighton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.0°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 513 ft (156 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,177/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.4396°N, 86.9454°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jefferson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0455 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 14.9 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.85 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.18 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 56.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.3 in |
Brighton has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 45°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and October the driest (3.2").