Fort Rucker, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Dale County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
5,221
Population
481/sq mi density
$75,875
Median Income
$25,486 per capita
$1,402
Median Rent
21.3% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$75,875 median income, 10.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
44.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Rucker enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.8°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 344 ft (105 m) |
| Area | 10.9 sq mi (28.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 481/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.3426°N, 85.7161°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dale County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dothan Regional (DHN) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 67.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 15.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very 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 | 51°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 4.8 in |
Fort Rucker has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 51°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.2") and October the driest (2.7").