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.