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Needham, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Choctaw County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
83
Population
146/sq mi density
$78,906
Median Income
$39,701 per capita
65°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
601
Violent Crime/100K
1,914 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$78,906 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
601 violent crimes/100K (58% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Needham enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.0°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 165 ft (50 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 146/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.9870°N, 88.3366°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Choctaw County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (PIB) 69 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 70.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 79.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 12.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 47°F (8°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 6.1 in |
Needham has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.9") and October the driest (3.3").