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Mobile, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Mobile County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
185,097 Population 1,227/sq mi density
$51,090 Median Income $32,893 per capita
$170,300 Home Value $191,840 Zillow
$1,029 Median Rent 32.3% income on rent
70°F Avg Temperature 315 sunny days/yr
594 Violent Crime/100K 4,629 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$51,090 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$170,300 home value, $1,029/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
594 violent crimes/100K (56% 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 70°F (21°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 315 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average70.2°F
30% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days315 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area150.8 sq mi (390.7 km²)
Population Density1,227/sq mi
Coordinates30.6684°N, 88.1002°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMobile County County
Nearest AirportMobile International (BFM)
3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.0"
37% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.05"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood
Good Days %66.3%
Unhealthy Days0

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 RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability53.9 / 100
Community Resilience79.7 / 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)

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 12, 2019.

Oct 24, 1997 15 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M4.8 88 km
Jul 16, 1993 2 km SSW of Silas, Alabama M3.7 122 km
Oct 26, 1997 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M3.7 90 km
Feb 18, 2011 22 km SSE of Dauphin Island, Alabama M3.5 66 km
Mar 22, 2005 9 km NNE of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.3 130 km
Sep 30, 2003 10 km NNW of Atmore, Alabama M3.3 74 km
May 16, 2008 10 km W of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.1 123 km
May 4, 1997 9 km ESE of Atmore, Alabama M3.1 76 km
Apr 11, 2019 6 km NNW of Pollard, Alabama M3.1 98 km
Mar 11, 2019 4 km N of Flomaton, Alabama M3.1 90 km
Oct 28, 1997 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M3.0 90 km
Oct 18, 1997 69 km SSW of Dauphin Island, Alabama M2.9 115 km
Sep 25, 2003 14 km N of Atmore, Alabama M2.9 77 km
Mar 7, 2019 2 km NW of Jay, Florida M2.8 95 km
Mar 24, 2019 2 km ESE of Century, Florida M2.7 89 km
Apr 12, 2019 13 km NW of Flomaton, Alabama M2.6 87 km
Nov 10, 2012 16 km S of Dauphin Island, Alabama M2.6 62 km
Sep 5, 2000 1 km ENE of Monroeville, Alabama M2.5 122 km
Apr 11, 2019 8 km NW of Pollard, Alabama M2.5 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

21 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Francine (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Francine Category 1 294 km
2021 Ida Category 4 255 km
2020 Zeta Category 3 112 km
2020 Sally Category 2 51 km
2018 Michael Category 5 254 km
2017 Nate Category 1 91 km
2012 Isaac Category 1 229 km
2009 Ida Category 1 248 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 296 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 78 km
2005 Katrina Category 4 149 km
2005 Cindy Category 1 253 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 29 km
1998 Georges Category 2 77 km
1998 Earl Category 2 189 km
1997 Danny Category 1 36 km
1995 Opal Category 4 104 km
1995 Erin Category 2 58 km
1988 Florence Category 1 197 km
1985 Elena Category 3 85 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

583 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 30 fatalities, 583 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 30, 2022 EF3 84 km 0
Feb 23, 2016 EF3 88 km 0
Feb 15, 2016 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 72 km 4
Oct 13, 2001 EF3 49 km 0
Nov 21, 1997 EF3 17 km 0
Mar 24, 1984 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 20, 1983 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 47 km 0
May 19, 1980 EF3 59 km 0
Mar 27, 1976 EF3 64 km 0
Dec 20, 1971 EF3 89 km 0
Feb 7, 1971 EF3 96 km 0
Nov 3, 1968 EF3 12 km 0
Nov 3, 1968 EF3 100 km 0
Oct 30, 1967 EF3 84 km 0
Oct 30, 1967 EF3 99 km 4
Apr 18, 1966 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 31, 1962 EF3 96 km 17
May 5, 1956 EF3 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (10,363 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 UNNAMED 10,363 77 km
2013 UNNAMED 10,170 86 km
2010 DESOTO 0902 8,713 80 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,660 73 km
2005 UNNAMED 7,388 47 km
2005 UNNAMED 7,334 53 km
2010 DESOTO 1057 7,148 73 km
2015 UNNAMED 7,059 84 km
2014 UNNAMED 6,802 80 km
1993 UNNAMED 6,744 25 km
2005 UNNAMED 6,712 96 km
2018 UNNAMED 5,803 89 km
2010 DESOTO 1064 5,695 72 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,657 91 km
2014 UNNAMED 5,230 83 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,097 78 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,061 82 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,899 94 km
2010 DESOTO 1051 4,864 89 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,862 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 5.6 in
February 54°F (12°C) 5.4 in
March 61°F (16°C) 6.9 in
April 67°F (19°C) 4.7 in
May 74°F (23°C) 5.7 in
June 80°F (27°C) 5.4 in
July 84°F (29°C) 7.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 6.2 in
September 78°F (25°C) 5.6 in
October 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in Driest
November 59°F (15°C) 4.8 in
December 53°F (12°C) 4.9 in Coldest

Mobile has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 53°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 65.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and October the driest (3.4").

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