Onycha, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Covington County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
208
Population
263/sq mi density
$42,143
Median Income
$14,477 per capita
$90,000
Home Value
$118,545 Zillow
$679
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
69°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$42,143 median income, 8.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,000 home value, $679/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Onycha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 68.8°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 263/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.2257°N, 86.2760°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Covington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dothan Regional (DHN) 49 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 86.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| 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 High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 5.5 in |
Onycha has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 52°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.0") and October the driest (3.5").