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Opelika, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Lee County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
31,944
Population
520/sq mi density
$58,763
Median Income
$33,595 per capita
$213,700
Home Value
$302,635 Zillow
$947
Median Rent
29.7% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
644
Violent Crime/100K
5,555 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$58,763 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$213,700 home value, $947/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
644 violent crimes/100K (69% above avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Opelika enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 62.3°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 814 ft (248 m) |
| Area | 61.5 sq mi (159.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 520/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.6607°N, 85.3789°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Auburn University Regional (AUO) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 42.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 52.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 5.3 in |
Opelika has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 44°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and October the driest (2.9").