Edgewater, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Jefferson County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
694
Population
598/sq mi density
$129,542
Median Income
$64,293 per capita
64°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$129,542 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Edgewater 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. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 57.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.9°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 641 ft (195 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 598/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5301°N, 86.9528°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jefferson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 57.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 26.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 6 |
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) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 4.9 in |
Edgewater has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 45°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and October the driest (3.3").