The weather in August in Birmingham

It's hot in August in Birmingham with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 34°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 24°C.

Looking for sun? August isn’t a good month to be in Birmingham. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Birmingham, Alabama. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 38°C in 2023, Birmingham reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 23°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 14°C to a highest value of 27°C.

Rainfall amount

In August, there is an average of 128 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in August for Birmingham

Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Birmingham. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

August weather comparison

  Birmingham New York
Average temperature 32°C 30°C
Max. temperature 34°C 31°C
Min. temperature 22°C -5°C
Total precipitation 128 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 16 days 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Birmingham with hot temps, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights around 24°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps stay steady at around 33°C, with nights around 23°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Birmingham is around 32°C, while nighttime temps are about 23°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in August in Birmingham, Alabama. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in August in Birmingham

Temperature in August in Birmingham over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Birmingham, Alabama. 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.

Daily Precipitation in August in Birmingham

Total precipitation in August in Birmingham over the years

Daily UV index in August in Birmingham

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Birmingham, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Birmingham by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Birmingham. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.