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Shorter, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Macon County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
328
Population
72/sq mi density
$31,250
Median Income
$23,595 per capita
$85,000
Home Value
$210,259 Zillow
63°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
704
Violent Crime/100K
5,752 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$31,250 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
704 violent crimes/100K (85% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Shorter enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.0 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.2°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 192 ft (59 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (11.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 72/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.4115°N, 85.9728°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Macon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (MGM) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 23.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 92.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 55.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very 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 | 45°F (7°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 5.2 in |
Shorter has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and October the driest (2.7").