Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 23 min5:36 am – 8:00 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 55 min6:47 am – 4:42 pm
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Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively HighJefferson County, AL, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsTornado Very HighLightning Very HighCold wave Relatively HighRiver flooding Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality44% of days had good air in 2025159 of 365 days measured204 moderate, 2 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 52, worst day 117main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Jefferson County monitors, AL
Drinking waterCentral Alabama Water Systemserves 585,000 people from surface waterNo health-based violations since 20213 monitoring or reporting violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
