Mobile, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Mobile County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
185,097
Population
1,227/sq mi density
$51,090
Median Income
$32,893 per capita
$170,300
Home Value
$198,189 Zillow
$1,029
Median Rent
32.3% income on rent
69°F
Avg Temperature
745
Violent Crime/100K
1,680 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$51,090 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$170,300 home value, $1,029/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
745 violent crimes/100K (96% above avg)
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Mobile enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.5 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 69.1°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 150.8 sq mi (390.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,227/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.6684°N, 88.1002°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Mobile County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mobile International (BFM) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 66.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0424 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.05 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 53.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 6.6 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 5.3 in |
Mobile has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 52°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 60.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.1") and February the driest (3.8").