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Selma, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Dallas County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
17,442
Population
1,263/sq mi density
$32,184
Median Income
$24,726 per capita
$102,500
Home Value
$74,847 Zillow
$723
Median Rent
37.3% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
1,370
Violent Crime/100K
10,505 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$32,184 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$102,500 home value, $723/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,370 violent crimes/100K (261% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Selma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.5 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.9°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 176 ft (54 m) |
| Area | 13.8 sq mi (35.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,263/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.4170°N, 87.0357°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dallas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (MGM) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 70.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 95.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 50.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 5.0 in |
Selma has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 48°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (2.7").