Sweet Water, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Marengo County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
157
Population
67/sq mi density
$65,000
Median Income
$67,889 per capita
$177,800
Home Value
$138,771 Zillow
$775
Median Rent
17.5% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$177,800 home value, $775/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Sweet Water enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.0°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 199 ft (61 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 67/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.1046°N, 87.8619°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Marengo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (MGM) 87 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 52.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 96.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 35.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 5.9 in |
Sweet Water has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 46°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.0") and October the driest (3.1").