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Dora, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Walker County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
2,617
Population
331/sq mi density
$61,276
Median Income
$27,659 per capita
$150,100
Home Value
$167,332 Zillow
$769
Median Rent
19.2% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
1,060
Violent Crime/100K
5,701 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$61,276 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,100 home value, $769/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,060 violent crimes/100K (179% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Dora enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.8 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.1°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 439 ft (134 m) |
| Area | 7.5 sq mi (19.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 331/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.7281°N, 87.0813°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Walker County County |
| Nearest Airport | Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 80.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 22.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 5.5 in |
Dora has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and October the driest (3.3").