Humid subtropical climate
Climate Birmingham - Alabama
Annual high74ºF
Annual low53ºF
Precipitation53.72 inch
| Month | HighºF | LowºF | Precipinch | Wet days | Sunshineh | Snowinch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54 | 34 | 4.84 | 12 | 138 | 1 |
| Feb | 58 | 37 | 4.53 | 11 | 152 | 0 |
| Mar | 67 | 44 | 5.23 | 11 | 207 | 1 |
| Apr | 74 | 51 | 4.38 | 9 | 248 | 0 |
| May | 82 | 60 | 4.99 | 9 | 293 | 0 |
| Jun | 88 | 68 | 4.38 | 10 | 294 | 0 |
| Jul | 91 | 71 | 4.80 | 12 | 269 | 0 |
| Aug | 91 | 71 | 3.93 | 10 | 265 | 0 |
| Sep | 85 | 64 | 3.90 | 7 | 244 | 0 |
| Oct | 75 | 53 | 3.44 | 6 | 234 | 0 |
| Nov | 65 | 44 | 4.85 | 9 | 182 | 0 |
| Dec | 56 | 36 | 4.45 | 11 | 136 | 0 |
- JanHigh 54ºFLow 34ºFPrecip 4.84 inch
- FebHigh 58ºFLow 37ºFPrecip 4.53 inch
- MarHigh 67ºFLow 44ºFPrecip 5.23 inch
- AprHigh 74ºFLow 51ºFPrecip 4.38 inch
- MayHigh 82ºFLow 60ºFPrecip 4.99 inch
- JunHigh 88ºFLow 68ºFPrecip 4.38 inch
- JulHigh 91ºFLow 71ºFPrecip 4.80 inch
- AugHigh 91ºFLow 71ºFPrecip 3.93 inch
- SepHigh 85ºFLow 64ºFPrecip 3.90 inch
- OctHigh 75ºFLow 53ºFPrecip 3.44 inch
- NovHigh 65ºFLow 44ºFPrecip 4.85 inch
- DecHigh 56ºFLow 36ºFPrecip 4.45 inch
Climate summary
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 weather averages
Annual high74ºF
Annual low53ºF
Precipitation53.72 inch
Sunshine2662 hours
Daily normals Birmingham - Alabama - January
| Day | HighºF | LowºF | Prec/ | Prec/ | Snow/ | Snow/ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | 54.4 | 35.8 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jan 2 | 54.3 | 35.7 | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jan 3 | 54.2 | 35.6 | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jan 4 | 54.2 | 35.5 | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jan 5 | 54.1 | 35.3 | 0.81 | 0.81 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jan 6 | 54.1 | 35.2 | 0.97 | 0.97 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jan 7 | 54.0 | 35.1 | 1.13 | 1.13 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Jan 8 | 54.0 | 35.0 | 1.29 | 1.29 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Jan 9 | 54.0 | 34.9 | 1.45 | 1.45 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Jan 10 | 54.0 | 34.8 | 1.61 | 1.61 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Jan 11 | 54.0 | 34.8 | 1.77 | 1.77 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Jan 12 | 54.0 | 34.7 | 1.93 | 1.93 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Jan 13 | 54.0 | 34.6 | 2.09 | 2.09 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Jan 14 | 54.1 | 34.6 | 2.25 | 2.25 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Jan 15 | 54.1 | 34.5 | 2.41 | 2.41 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Jan 16 | 54.2 | 34.5 | 2.58 | 2.58 | 0.20 | 0.20 |
| Jan 17 | 54.2 | 34.5 | 2.73 | 2.73 | 0.20 | 0.20 |
| Jan 18 | 54.3 | 34.5 | 2.89 | 2.89 | 0.20 | 0.20 |
| Jan 19 | 54.4 | 34.5 | 3.05 | 3.05 | 0.20 | 0.20 |
| Jan 20 | 54.4 | 34.5 | 3.21 | 3.21 | 0.20 | 0.20 |
| Jan 21 | 54.5 | 34.5 | 3.38 | 3.38 | 0.20 | 0.20 |
| Jan 22 | 54.6 | 34.5 | 3.53 | 3.53 | 0.20 | 0.20 |
| Jan 23 | 54.7 | 34.6 | 3.70 | 3.70 | 0.30 | 0.30 |
| Jan 24 | 54.9 | 34.6 | 3.87 | 3.87 | 0.30 | 0.30 |
| Jan 25 | 55.0 | 34.7 | 4.04 | 4.04 | 0.30 | 0.30 |
| Jan 26 | 55.1 | 34.8 | 4.20 | 4.20 | 0.30 | 0.30 |
| Jan 27 | 55.3 | 34.9 | 4.36 | 4.36 | 0.30 | 0.30 |
| Jan 28 | 55.4 | 35.0 | 4.53 | 4.53 | 0.30 | 0.30 |
| Jan 29 | 55.6 | 35.1 | 4.69 | 4.69 | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| Jan 30 | 55.7 | 35.2 | 4.86 | 4.86 | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| Jan 31 | 55.9 | 35.4 | 5.03 | 5.03 | 0.40 | 0.40 |
Precipitation and snow add up through the month (/mo) and the year (/yr)
Weather history Birmingham - August 2016
| Day | HighºF | LowºF | Precip.inch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1 | 95.0 | 75.0 | 0.00 |
| Aug 2 | 93.9 | 75.0 | T |
| Aug 3 | 93.0 | 75.0 | 0.00 |
| Aug 4 | 95.0 | 75.9 | 0.00 |
| Aug 5 | 97.0 | 75.9 | 0.00 |
| Aug 6 | 95.0 | 75.0 | 0.47 |
| Aug 7 | 93.9 | 73.9 | 0.02 |
| Aug 8 | 89.1 | 77.0 | 0.00 |
| Aug 9 | 87.1 | 77.0 | 0.13 |
| Aug 10 | 87.1 | 75.9 | 0.01 |
| Aug 11 | 87.1 | 77.0 | 0.08 |
| Aug 12 | 87.1 | 75.0 | 0.09 |
| Aug 13 | 89.1 | 75.0 | 0.18 |
| Aug 14 | 91.0 | 73.0 | 0.00 |
| Aug 15 | 91.0 | 73.9 | T |
| Aug 16 | 93.0 | 75.0 | 0.00 |
| Aug 17 | 93.0 | 73.9 | 0.08 |
| Aug 18 | 90.0 | 73.9 | 0.04 |
| Aug 19 | 86.0 | 73.0 | 0.30 |
| Aug 20 | 89.1 | 73.9 | 0.51 |
| Aug 21 | 88.0 | 73.0 | 0.45 |
| Aug 22 | 87.1 | 72.0 | 0.00 |
| Aug 23 | 91.9 | 71.1 | 0.00 |
| Aug 24 | 93.0 | 73.9 | 0.00 |
| Aug 25 | 93.9 | 75.9 | T |
| Aug 26 | 93.9 | 75.0 | 0.10 |
| Aug 27 | 95.0 | 75.0 | 0.00 |
| Aug 28 | 93.9 | 75.9 | 0.06 |
| Aug 29 | 96.1 | 75.0 | 0.00 |
| Aug 30 | 95.0 | 75.9 | 0.00 |
| Aug 31 | 96.1 | 73.0 | 0.00 |
The data for August 2016 is incomplete: some days or values are missing.
- –No data
- –Not yet observed or received
- TTrace, too small to measure
Observed extremes
- Highest max temperature97.0ºF · Aug 5
- Lowest max temperature86.0ºF · Aug 19
- Highest min temperature77.0ºF · Aug 8
- Lowest min temperature71.1ºF · Aug 23
Geo Birmingham - Alabama
Location
- Country
- United States
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Jefferson
- City
- Birmingham
- Zip Code
- 35212
- Elevation
- 630 ft
- Longitude
- -86.81
- Latitude
- 33.52
- ICAO
- –
- IATA
- –