Huntsville, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Madison County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
218,814
Population
972/sq mi density
$70,778
Median Income
$44,733 per capita
$263,100
Home Value
$290,244 Zillow
$1,078
Median Rent
28.1% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
483
Violent Crime/100K
2,396 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$70,778 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$263,100 home value, $1,078/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
483 violent crimes/100K (27% above avg)
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Huntsville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches. The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.9°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 640 ft (195 m) |
| Area | 225.2 sq mi (583.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 972/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6977°N, 86.6767°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Madison County County |
| Nearest Airport | Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 70.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0449 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 94.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 26.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| 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 | 43°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
Huntsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and September the driest (3.5").