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Newton, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Dale County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,431
Population
100/sq mi density
$59,915
Median Income
$27,217 per capita
$90,000
Home Value
$250,993 Zillow
$685
Median Rent
23.1% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
306 sunny days/yr
270
Violent Crime/100K
3,714 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$59,915 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,000 home value, $685/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
270 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Newton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 66.5°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 222 ft (68 m) |
| Area | 14.3 sq mi (37.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 100/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.3412°N, 85.5883°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dale County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dothan Regional (DHN) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 67.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 15.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very 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 | 49°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 5.2 in |
Newton has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 49°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.6") and October the driest (2.7").