Citronelle, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Washington County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,918
Population
151/sq mi density
$48,926
Median Income
$24,992 per capita
$164,800
Home Value
$173,061 Zillow
$701
Median Rent
16.1% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
77
Violent Crime/100K
820 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$48,926 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$164,800 home value, $701/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
77 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Citronelle 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 63.7 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.6°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 358 ft (109 m) |
| Area | 26.0 sq mi (67.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 151/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.0973°N, 88.2498°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mobile Regional (MOB) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 78.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 6.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | Driest |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 5.7 in |
Citronelle has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 51°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.0") and October the driest (4.0").