Lester, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Lauderdale County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
130
Population
68/sq mi density
$77,679
Median Income
$24,438 per capita
$168,800
Home Value
$258,296 Zillow
61°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$77,679 median income, 9.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$168,800 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Lester enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.0°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 813 ft (248 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 68/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9828°N, 87.1555°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lauderdale County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pryor Field Regional (DCU) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 61.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| 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 Moderate |
| 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 | 41°F (5°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 6.0 in |
Lester has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.0") and October the driest (3.6").