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Montgomery, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Montgomery County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
198,440 Population 1,241/sq mi density
$55,687 Median Income $32,068 per capita
$148,500 Home Value $147,533 Zillow
$1,059 Median Rent 31.0% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
522 Violent Crime/100K 4,508 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$55,687 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$148,500 home value, $1,059/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
522 violent crimes/100K (37% above avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Montgomery enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average67.4°F
25% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Area161.5 sq mi (418.4 km²)
Population Density1,241/sq mi
Coordinates32.3485°N, 86.2673°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMontgomery County County
Nearest AirportMontgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (MGM)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.0"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.46"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.56"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood
Good Days %69.0%
Unhealthy Days1

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0466 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score91.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability71.3 / 100
Community Resilience72.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Sep 14, 2011.

Aug 19, 2004 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.6 115 km
Apr 21, 2009 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama M3.4 95 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 118 km
Jun 28, 2008 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama M3.1 148 km
Sep 11, 1992 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama M3.0 147 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 137 km
Mar 20, 2004 11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama M3.0 110 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 100 km
Mar 28, 1991 5 km NNW of Westover, Alabama M2.9 119 km
Apr 22, 2009 15 km S of Centreville, Alabama M2.9 93 km
Aug 28, 2004 13 km SSE of Centreville, Alabama M2.8 92 km
May 28, 2004 2 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M2.6 114 km
Sep 14, 2011 0 km WNW of Trussville, Alabama M2.6 145 km
Apr 15, 2001 9 km E of Bon Air, Alabama M2.6 102 km
Apr 15, 2001 12 km SW of Talladega, Alabama M2.6 113 km
May 26, 2004 3 km NNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M2.5 115 km
Sep 14, 2011 4 km ESE of Trussville, Alabama M2.5 142 km
Oct 6, 2003 11 km SW of Talladega, Alabama M2.5 114 km
Jan 4, 2008 14 km N of Hollins, Alabama M2.5 101 km
Sep 5, 2000 1 km ENE of Monroeville, Alabama M2.5 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Sally (2020, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Sally Category 2 203 km
2020 Zeta Category 1 270 km
2018 Michael Category 5 192 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 198 km
2005 Katrina Category 1 299 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 172 km
1998 Earl Category 1 256 km
1997 Danny Category 1 266 km
1995 Opal Category 3 35 km
1995 Erin Category 2 227 km
1985 Kate Category 2 247 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

524 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 70 fatalities, 1,206 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2019 EF4 75 km 23
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 31 km 7
Apr 18, 1969 EF4 67 km 2
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 48 km 7
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 29, 2014 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 39 km 3
Feb 17, 2008 EF3 21 km 0
Mar 18, 1996 EF3 41 km 0
Mar 6, 1996 EF3 91 km 4
May 3, 1984 EF3 13 km 5
Dec 6, 1983 EF3 76 km 1
Apr 1, 1981 EF3 82 km 2
Nov 25, 1979 EF3 4 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 35 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 66 km 0
Dec 19, 1974 EF3 54 km 0
Dec 19, 1974 EF3 79 km 0
Mar 3, 1971 EF3 82 km 0
Mar 2, 1971 EF3 79 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (13,987 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 13,987 70 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,827 77 km
2006 UNNAMED 7,788 78 km
2006 UNNAMED 6,753 86 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,854 71 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,600 85 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,442 69 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,157 98 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,279 83 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,733 71 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,694 62 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,507 82 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,482 77 km
2010 WIREGRASS 3,467 94 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,362 75 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,305 92 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,267 36 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,018 50 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,916 49 km
2020 OK COMPARTMENT 135/136 2,727 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 4.9 in
February 51°F (10°C) 5.4 in
March 58°F (15°C) 6.5 in Wettest
April 65°F (18°C) 4.7 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in
July 83°F (28°C) 5.1 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in
September 77°F (25°C) 4.0 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in Driest
November 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
December 50°F (10°C) 5.2 in Coldest

Montgomery has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 50°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (2.6").

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