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Redstone Arsenal, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Madison County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
971
Population
45/sq mi density
$118,750
Median Income
$56,196 per capita
$1,682
Median Rent
18.3% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
782
Violent Crime/100K
4,883 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$118,750 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
782 violent crimes/100K (106% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Redstone Arsenal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches. The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.9°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 782 ft (238 m) |
| Area | 7.8 sq mi (20.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 45/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6878°N, 86.6612°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Madison County County |
| Nearest Airport | Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0449 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 94.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 26.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 5.2 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
Redstone Arsenal has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 43°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and August the driest (3.4").