New Union, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Etowah County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
927
Population
75/sq mi density
$43,493
Median Income
$18,749 per capita
$144,600
Home Value
$207,625 Zillow
59°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$43,493 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$144,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.2% bachelor's degree or higher
New Union enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.8 inches. The area receives 0.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.0°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,281 ft (390 m) |
| Area | 12.2 sq mi (31.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 75/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1337°N, 86.2280°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Etowah County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northeast Alabama Regional (GAD) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 47.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 58.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0448 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 78.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 57.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
New Union has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 40°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.6") and October the driest (3.5").