United StatesThe climate of Alabama
The current climate in Alabama features temperatures ranging from a high of 34°C to a low of 15°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 26°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 3°C and in the warmer months around 23°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Alabama, United States.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Alabama in recent years was 39°C in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -2°C in January 2014.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Alabama gets 1359 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 1,0 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
The hurricane season in Alabama runs from June to November.
The climate in Alabama is based on weather data from . Other places, like New York City, Miami or Los Angeles, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Alabama to get the full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Alabama?
The best time to visit Alabama for sunny weather is March, May, July and September through November. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Alabama. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Alabama
The climate table of Alabama shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 15 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 29 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 27 | 20 | 17 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 3 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 6 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 122 | 134 | 114 | 137 | 111 | 121 | 120 | 126 | 79 | 77 | 75 | 143 |
| Snow (cm) | 0,4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,6 |
| UV Index | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Alabama, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Alabama
Yearly Temperature in Alabama
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Alabama, United States. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Alabama
Total Yearly Precipitation in Alabama
Average Snowfall per Month in Alabama
Total Yearly Snowfall in Alabama
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Alabama, United States. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Alabama
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Average weather in Alabama by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Alabama. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.