Montgomery, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Montgomery County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
198,440
Population
1,241/sq mi density
$55,687
Median Income
$32,068 per capita
$148,500
Home Value
$152,837 Zillow
$1,059
Median Rent
31.0% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
605
Violent Crime/100K
2,258 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$55,687 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$148,500 home value, $1,059/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
605 violent crimes/100K (59% 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 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.4°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 269 ft (82 m) |
| Area | 161.5 sq mi (418.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,241/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.3485°N, 86.2673°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Montgomery County County |
| Nearest Airport | Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (MGM) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 69.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0466 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 71.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 72.5 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 5.0 in |
Montgomery has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 48°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (2.9").