United StatesWhat’s the climate like in Alabama?
The current climate in Alabama features temperatures ranging from a high of 26°C to a low of 1°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 15°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -7°C and in the warmer months around 18°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Alabama in recent years was 35°C in July 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -17°C in February 2015.
On average, Alabama gets 1211 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 143 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Alabama?
The best time to visit Alabama for sunny weather is May, June, August and September. 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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 1 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 16 | 9 | 5 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -5 | -7 | -2 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 2 | -1 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 86 | 73 | 51 | 111 | 103 | 90 | 199 | 95 | 97 | 137 | 83 | 86 |
| Snow (cm) | 37 | 29 | 18 | 2,6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,1 | 16 | 39 |
| UV Index | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
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: 15°C
- Highest temperature: 26°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 1°C in January and February
- Precipitation*: 1211 mm per year, averaging 101 mm per month
- Snowfall: 143 cm per year
- Driest months: 51 mm in March, 73 mm in February and 83 mm in November
- Wettest months: 199 mm in July, 137 mm in October and 111 mm in April
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Average Temperature per Month in Alabama
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Alabama, New York. 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, New York, 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, New York, 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, New York. 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, New York. 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, New York, 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, New York, 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
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.
