Climate Birmingham - Alabama
| JanJa | FebFe | MarMa | AprAp | MayMa | JunJu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 54 | 58 | 67 | 74 | 82 | 88 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 34 | 37 | 44 | 51 | 60 | 68 |
| Days with precipitation Days precip. DP | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Hours of sunshine Hours sun. Sun | 138 | 152 | 207 | 248 | 293 | 294 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 4.84 | 4.53 | 5.23 | 4.38 | 4.99 | 4.38 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JulJu | AugAu | SepSe | OctOc | NovNo | DecDe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 91 | 91 | 85 | 75 | 65 | 56 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 71 | 71 | 64 | 53 | 44 | 36 |
| Days with precipitation Days precip. DP | 12 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 11 |
| Hours of sunshine Hours sun. Sun | 269 | 265 | 244 | 234 | 182 | 136 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 4.80 | 3.93 | 3.90 | 3.44 | 4.85 | 4.45 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What is the average weather in Birmingham, Alabama?
Birmingham experiences a humid subtropical climate, characterized by hot summers and cool winters with strong seasonal temperature contrasts. The area is wet overall, with rainfall spread fairly evenly throughout the year, though spring is typically the wettest season. Occasional snowfall occurs in winter, and the city receives over 2,600 hours of sunshine annually.
Birmingham Climate Graph - Alabama Climate Chart
Daily normals Birmingham - Alabama - January
Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Prec/mo inch | Prec/yr inch | Snow/mo inch | Snow/yr inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | 53.5 | 34.2 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2 Jan | 53.4 | 34.1 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 3 Jan | 53.4 | 34.1 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 4 Jan | 53.3 | 34.0 | 0.55 | 0.55 | 1.18 | 3.00 |
| 5 Jan | 53.3 | 33.9 | 0.71 | 0.71 | 1.18 | 3.00 |
| 6 Jan | 53.3 | 33.9 | 0.87 | 0.87 | 1.18 | 3.00 |
| 7 Jan | 53.3 | 33.8 | 0.98 | 0.98 | 1.18 | 3.00 |
| 8 Jan | 53.3 | 33.8 | 1.14 | 1.14 | 1.18 | 3.00 |
| 9 Jan | 53.3 | 33.7 | 1.30 | 1.30 | 1.18 | 3.00 |
| 10 Jan | 53.3 | 33.7 | 1.42 | 1.42 | 1.97 | 5.00 |
| 11 Jan | 53.3 | 33.6 | 1.57 | 1.57 | 1.97 | 5.00 |
| 12 Jan | 53.4 | 33.6 | 1.73 | 1.73 | 1.97 | 5.00 |
| 13 Jan | 53.4 | 33.6 | 1.89 | 1.89 | 1.97 | 5.00 |
| 14 Jan | 53.4 | 33.6 | 2.05 | 2.05 | 1.97 | 5.00 |
| 15 Jan | 53.5 | 33.5 | 2.20 | 2.20 | 3.15 | 8.00 |
| 16 Jan | 53.5 | 33.5 | 2.36 | 2.36 | 3.15 | 8.00 |
| 17 Jan | 53.6 | 33.5 | 2.52 | 2.52 | 3.15 | 8.00 |
| 18 Jan | 53.7 | 33.5 | 2.68 | 2.68 | 3.15 | 8.00 |
| 19 Jan | 53.7 | 33.6 | 2.87 | 2.87 | 3.94 | 10.00 |
| 20 Jan | 53.8 | 33.6 | 3.03 | 3.03 | 3.94 | 10.00 |
| 21 Jan | 53.9 | 33.6 | 3.19 | 3.19 | 3.94 | 10.00 |
| 22 Jan | 54.0 | 33.6 | 3.35 | 3.35 | 3.94 | 10.00 |
| 23 Jan | 54.1 | 33.7 | 3.50 | 3.50 | 3.94 | 10.00 |
| 24 Jan | 54.2 | 33.7 | 3.70 | 3.70 | 5.12 | 13.00 |
| 25 Jan | 54.3 | 33.8 | 3.86 | 3.86 | 5.12 | 13.00 |
| 26 Jan | 54.4 | 33.9 | 4.02 | 4.02 | 5.12 | 13.00 |
| 27 Jan | 54.6 | 33.9 | 4.17 | 4.17 | 5.12 | 13.00 |
| 28 Jan | 54.7 | 34.0 | 4.33 | 4.33 | 5.12 | 13.00 |
| 29 Jan | 54.8 | 34.1 | 4.53 | 4.53 | 5.91 | 15.00 |
| 30 Jan | 55.0 | 34.2 | 4.69 | 4.69 | 5.91 | 15.00 |
| 31 Jan | 55.1 | 34.4 | 4.84 | 4.84 | 5.91 | 15.00 |
Weather history Birmingham - August 2016
| Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Precip. inch | Snow inch | Snow d. inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Aug | 95.0 | 75.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 02 Aug | 93.9 | 75.0 | T | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 03 Aug | 93.0 | 75.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 04 Aug | 95.0 | 75.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 05 Aug | 97.0 | 75.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 06 Aug | 95.0 | 75.0 | 0.47 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 07 Aug | 93.9 | 73.9 | 0.02 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 08 Aug | 89.1 | 77.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 09 Aug | 87.1 | 77.0 | 0.13 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 10 Aug | 87.1 | 75.9 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 11 Aug | 87.1 | 77.0 | 0.08 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 12 Aug | 87.1 | 75.0 | 0.09 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 13 Aug | 89.1 | 75.0 | 0.18 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 14 Aug | 91.0 | 73.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 15 Aug | 91.0 | 73.9 | T | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 16 Aug | 93.0 | 75.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 17 Aug | 93.0 | 73.9 | 0.08 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 18 Aug | 90.0 | 73.9 | 0.04 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 19 Aug | 86.0 | 73.0 | 0.30 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 20 Aug | 89.1 | 73.9 | 0.51 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 21 Aug | 88.0 | 73.0 | 0.45 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 22 Aug | 87.1 | 72.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 23 Aug | 91.9 | 71.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 24 Aug | 93.0 | 73.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 25 Aug | 93.9 | 75.9 | T | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 26 Aug | 93.9 | 75.0 | 0.10 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 27 Aug | 95.0 | 75.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 28 Aug | 93.9 | 75.9 | 0.06 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 29 Aug | 96.1 | 75.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 30 Aug | 95.0 | 75.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 31 Aug | 96.1 | 73.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
Past weather Birmingham
| Aug 16 | Normal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high temperature Av. high temp. | 91.8 ºF | 54 ºF | |
| Average low temperature Av. low temp. | 74.7 ºF | 34 ºF | |
| Total precipitation Total precip. | 2.52 inch | 4.84 inch | |
| Total snowfall Total snowfall | 0.00 inch | 1 inch | |
| Highest max temperature Highest max temp. | 97.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest max temperature Lowest max temp. | 86.0 ºF | - | |
| Highest min temperature Highest min temp. | 77.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest min temperature Lowest min temp. | 71.1 ºF | - | |
Past weather August 2016 incomplete - Missing data
Geo Birmingham - Alabama
| Country | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| State | Alabama | |
| County | Jefferson | |
| City | Birmingham | |
| Zip Code | 35212 | |
| Longitude | -86.81 dec. degr. | |
| Latitude | 33.52 dec. degr. | |
| Altitude - Elevation | 630ft | |
| ICAO | - | |
| IATA | - |
Date and Time Birmingham - Alabama
| Local Time | 02:04 AM | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:05 AM | |
| Sunset | 07:39 PM | |
| Day/Night | Night | |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time | |
| Timezone DB | America - Chicago |
Map of Birmingham - Alabama
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Birmingham weather averages
| Annual high temperature | 74ºF |
| Annual low temperature | 53ºF |
| Days per year with precip. | 117 days |
| Annual hours of sunshine | 2662 hours |
| Average annual precip. | 53.72 inch |
| Av. annual snowfall | 2 inch |
Station Data
Monthly averages Birmingham
Longitude: -86.8104, Latitude: 33.5186
Average weather Birmingham, AL - 35212
Monthly: 1991-2020 normals
History: 2007-2026
Abbreviations
Average precipitation in : Av. precipitation in
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