Emerald Mountain, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Elmore County County
4.8
/5.0
A+
Excellent
3,387
Population
211/sq mi density
$125,341
Median Income
$48,962 per capita
$294,100
Home Value
$210,259 Zillow
63°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$125,341 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$294,100 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Emerald Mountain enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.2°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Area | 16.7 sq mi (43.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 211/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.4477°N, 86.0944°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Elmore County County |
| Nearest Airport | Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (MGM) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 98.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0425 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 49.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 61.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 5.1 in |
Emerald Mountain has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (2.9").