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Guntersville, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Marshall County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
8,771
Population
342/sq mi density
$67,448
Median Income
$37,393 per capita
$293,500
Home Value
$296,415 Zillow
$785
Median Rent
28.7% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
500
Violent Crime/100K
6,663 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$67,448 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$293,500 home value, $785/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
500 violent crimes/100K (32% above avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Guntersville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 617 ft (188 m) |
| Area | 42.4 sq mi (109.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 342/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3679°N, 86.2523°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Marshall County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northeast Alabama Regional (GAD) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 75.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 39.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 41°F (5°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.3 in |
Guntersville has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and October the driest (3.2").