Nectar, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Blount County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
474
Population
262/sq mi density
$46,000
Median Income
$21,176 per capita
$156,900
Home Value
$207,046 Zillow
$1,075
Median Rent
37.3% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$46,000 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$156,900 home value, $1,075/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Nectar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.0 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 545 ft (166 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 262/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9798°N, 86.6206°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Blount County County |
| Nearest Airport | Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 69.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 15.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
Nectar has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.8") and October the driest (3.6").