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Helena, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Shelby County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
21,452
Population
961/sq mi density
$109,590
Median Income
$49,717 per capita
$292,700
Home Value
$357,728 Zillow
$1,420
Median Rent
43.7% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
96
Violent Crime/100K
819 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$109,590 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$292,700 home value, $1,420/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
96 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Helena enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.0°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 429 ft (131 m) |
| Area | 20.7 sq mi (53.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 961/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2834°N, 86.8792°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Shelby County County |
| Nearest Airport | Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0447 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 2.90 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 16.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 74.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.4 in |
Helena has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 45°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and October the driest (3.1").