Florence, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Lauderdale County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
41,231
Population
1,523/sq mi density
$50,396
Median Income
$29,129 per capita
$174,100
Home Value
$216,557 Zillow
$784
Median Rent
27.3% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
636
Violent Crime/100K
2,034 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$50,396 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$174,100 home value, $784/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
636 violent crimes/100K (67% above avg)
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Florence enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Area | 27.1 sq mi (70.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,523/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.8303°N, 87.6661°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lauderdale County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northwest Alabama Regional (MSL) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 61.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very 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 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
Florence has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (3.7").