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Leeds, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Jefferson County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
12,221
Population
536/sq mi density
$71,672
Median Income
$35,994 per capita
$220,400
Home Value
$245,810 Zillow
$945
Median Rent
22.2% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
511
Violent Crime/100K
4,374 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$71,672 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$220,400 home value, $945/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
511 violent crimes/100K (35% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Leeds 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 56.6 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.9°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Area | 22.8 sq mi (59.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 536/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5468°N, 86.5714°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jefferson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0455 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 14.9 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.85 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.18 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 56.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 5.5 in | |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
Leeds has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 45°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.3").