All Countries
Fairview, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Cullman County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
681
Population
347/sq mi density
$46,750
Median Income
$28,320 per capita
$215,400
Home Value
$244,287 Zillow
$755
Median Rent
38.0% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
172
Violent Crime/100K
4,481 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$46,750 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$215,400 home value, $755/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
172 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Fairview enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.9°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 347/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.2502°N, 86.6777°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cullman County County |
| Nearest Airport | Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 75.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 33.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| 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 | 43°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.6 in |
Fairview has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and August the driest (3.4").