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Calera, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Shelby County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
17,188
Population
707/sq mi density
$82,441
Median Income
$37,008 per capita
$214,200
Home Value
$254,001 Zillow
$1,505
Median Rent
29.3% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
376
Violent Crime/100K
2,319 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$82,441 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$214,200 home value, $1,505/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
376 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Calera enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.4°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 533 ft (162 m) |
| Area | 24.3 sq mi (63.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 707/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1223°N, 86.7456°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Shelby County County |
| Nearest Airport | Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0447 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 2.90 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 16.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 74.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| 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 Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.4 in |
Calera has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.8") and October the driest (3.0").