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Leighton, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Colbert County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
711
Population
329/sq mi density
$33,214
Median Income
$24,856 per capita
$85,300
Home Value
$149,542 Zillow
$436
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
2,654
Violent Crime/100K
5,587 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$33,214 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,300 home value, $436/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,654 violent crimes/100K (598% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Leighton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 62.9°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 570 ft (174 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 329/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6937°N, 87.5243°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Colbert County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northwest Alabama Regional (MSL) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 69.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 68.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
Leighton has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 43°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and August the driest (3.3").