Egypt, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Etowah County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,039
Population
115/sq mi density
$37,153
Median Income
$19,263 per capita
$184,900
Home Value
$216,352 Zillow
63°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$37,153 median income, 8.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$184,900 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Egypt enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.8°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,074 ft (327 m) |
| Area | 9.0 sq mi (23.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 115/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0759°N, 86.1651°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Etowah County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northeast Alabama Regional (GAD) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 47.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 58.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0448 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 78.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 57.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 43°F (6°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
Egypt has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (3.5").