What’s the climate like in 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.
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.
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.
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.
- Average yearly temperature: 26°C
- Highest temperature: 34°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 15°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1359 mm per year, averaging 113 mm per month
- Snowfall: 1,0 cm per year
- Driest months: 75 mm in November, 77 mm in October and 79 mm in September
- Wettest months: 143 mm in December, 137 mm in April and 134 mm in February
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Alabama
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Alabama, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Alabama
This graph shows how much rainfall Alabama, United States, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Alabama
This graph shows how much snow Alabama, United States, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Alabama
This graph 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.
Yearly Temperature in Alabama
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Alabama, United States. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Alabama
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Alabama, United States, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Alabama
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Alabama, United States, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Alabama by Month
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