Alabama has a warm temperate climate with warm summers and cold winters.
Alabama has an average annual temperature of 62.2°F across all 16 cities, with approximately 1402 mm of annual precipitation and average humidity of 77%. Temperatures peak in August and drop to their lowest in January, while rainfall is highest during spring and early summer months.
The warmest city is Phenix City with average July highs of 100.9°F, while Athens is the coldest with average January lows of 12.6°F. Humidity remains high throughout the year, especially during winter months, creating cold and damp conditions. These seasonal patterns make summer pleasant for travel, while winters can bring frost and occasional snowfall.
| Month | 🌤️ | High | Low | Avg | Humid % | Rain (mm) | Wind (m/s) | Solar (kWh/m²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | ⛅ | 68.7°F | 18.3°F | 43.5°F | 84% | 125 | 1.3 | 2.70 |
| February | ⛅ | 71.6°F | 22.3°F | 46.9°F | 83% | 130 | 1.4 | 3.30 |
| March | ⛅ | 77.0°F | 27.1°F | 52.0°F | 81% | 136 | 1.3 | 4.40 |
| April | ⛅ | 82.2°F | 36.1°F | 59.2°F | 79% | 116 | 1.2 | 5.60 |
| May | ⛅ | 88.9°F | 47.5°F | 68.2°F | 77% | 113 | 1.1 | 6.10 |
| June | ⛅ | 95.0°F | 59.0°F | 77.0°F | 74% | 120 | 1.0 | 6.20 |
| July | ⛅ | 97.9°F | 65.7°F | 81.7°F | 73% | 131 | 0.9 | 6.00 |
| August | ⛅ | 98.2°F | 63.7°F | 81.0°F | 71% | 111 | 0.9 | 5.60 |
| September | ⛅ | 94.5°F | 52.2°F | 73.4°F | 71% | 99 | 1.0 | 4.90 |
| October | ⛅ | 87.4°F | 38.3°F | 63.0°F | 71% | 82 | 1.1 | 4.00 |
| November | ⛅ | 78.8°F | 27.9°F | 53.2°F | 77% | 108 | 1.2 | 3.00 |
| December | ⛅ | 71.2°F | 21.9°F | 46.6°F | 83% | 131 | 1.2 | 2.40 |
Showing average climate conditions across 45 years (1981–2025) · averaged across all 16 cities in Alabama
🧥 Expect frosty nights and below-freezing temperatures during this Cold Winter period.
🌤️ Limit midday outdoor exposure and stay hydrated — this is an intense Hot Summer.
☔ Moderate Rainfall expected — carry rain gear and plan outdoor activities around these months.
Region-wide monthly averages across 16 cities · 1981–2025 · °F
Temperatures rise steadily from spring, peak in August, and gradually decline through autumn into winter.
These seasonal patterns make summer pleasant for travel, while winters can bring frost and occasional snowfall.
Region-wide monthly rainfall · 1981–2025 · mm/month
Monthly averages · 1981–2025
💧 Humidity peaks at 84% in January · annual avg 77%
The warmest year on record was 2023 (avg: 64.6°F), while the coldest year was 1989 (avg: 59.4°F).
Averaged across all 16 cities in Alabama · Last 10 years · °F
Averaged across all 16 cities in Alabama · Last 10 years · mm/year
🔥 hottest · ❄️ coldest · 🌧️ wettest
ℹ️ Values are averages across all 16 cities in Alabama for each year.
| Year | Min Temp | Avg Temp | Max Temp | Rainfall (mm) | Avg Humidity | Avg Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | 40.5°F | 63.1°F | 85.8°F | 1270 | 75% | 1.1 m/s |
2024 | 42.1°F | 64.4°F | 86.7°F | 1376 | 75% | 1.1 m/s |
2023 | 42.4°F | 64.6°F | 86.7°F | 1267 | 75% | 1.1 m/s |
2022 | 39.9°F | 63.3°F | 86.7°F | 1385 | 75% | 1.1 m/s |
2021 | 41.4°F | 62.8°F | 84.2°F | 1588 | 80% | 1.1 m/s |
2020 | 41.9°F | 63.0°F | 84.0°F | 1668 | 80% | 1.2 m/s |
2019 | 41.4°F | 63.9°F | 86.2°F | 1422 | 77% | 1.1 m/s |
2018 | 42.3°F | 63.5°F | 84.6°F | 1577 | 79% | 1.1 m/s |
2017 | 39.6°F | 62.2°F | 84.7°F | 1531 | 79% | 1.1 m/s |
2016 | 43.0°F | 64.6°F | 86.0°F | 1150 | 73% | 1.1 m/s |
Showing 1 to 10 of 45 years
All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources), a NASA project providing solar and meteorological data for renewable energy, building efficiency, and agricultural research.
