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Pinson, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Jefferson County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
7,851
Population
658/sq mi density
$80,349
Median Income
$31,805 per capita
$194,300
Home Value
$214,297 Zillow
$1,406
Median Rent
22.0% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$80,349 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$194,300 home value, $1,406/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Pinson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
| Area | 10.1 sq mi (26.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 658/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.7093°N, 86.6636°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jefferson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0455 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 14.9 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.85 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.18 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 56.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.1 in |
Pinson has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.3").