Alabama has a warm temperate climate with warm summers and mild winters.
Alabama has an average annual temperature of 63.5°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 93.0°F, while Florence is the coldest with average January lows of 28.9°F. Humidity remains high throughout the year, especially during winter months, creating warm and humid conditions. These seasonal patterns offer comfortable conditions year-round, with warm summers and mild winters.
| Month | 🌤️ | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low | Record High | Record Low | Humid % | Rain (mm) | Wind (m/s) | Solar (kWh/m²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | ⛅ | 52.7°F | 43.3°F | 34.0°F | 79.7°F | -8.0°F | 84% | 125 | 1.3 | 2.70 |
| February | ⛅ | 57.6°F | 47.7°F | 37.9°F | 81.1°F | -11.7°F | 83% | 130 | 1.4 | 3.30 |
| March | ⛅ | 64.9°F | 54.7°F | 44.2°F | 86.0°F | 9.5°F | 81% | 136 | 1.3 | 4.40 |
| April | ⛅ | 72.3°F | 62.1°F | 51.6°F | 94.1°F | 22.1°F | 79% | 116 | 1.2 | 5.60 |
| May | ⛅ | 80.4°F | 70.7°F | 61.0°F | 101.5°F | 35.4°F | 77% | 113 | 1.1 | 6.10 |
| June | ⛅ | 87.4°F | 78.1°F | 68.7°F | 108.0°F | 48.0°F | 74% | 120 | 1.0 | 6.20 |
| July | ⛅ | 90.7°F | 81.5°F | 72.1°F | 108.5°F | 54.9°F | 73% | 131 | 0.9 | 6.00 |
| August | ⛅ | 91.0°F | 81.1°F | 71.4°F | 108.5°F | 50.0°F | 71% | 111 | 0.9 | 5.60 |
| September | ⛅ | 86.4°F | 75.7°F | 65.1°F | 104.5°F | 39.0°F | 71% | 99 | 1.0 | 4.90 |
| October | ⛅ | 76.8°F | 65.5°F | 54.1°F | 104.4°F | 26.8°F | 71% | 82 | 1.1 | 4.00 |
| November | ⛅ | 65.3°F | 54.5°F | 43.7°F | 89.4°F | 15.8°F | 77% | 108 | 1.2 | 3.00 |
| December | ⛅ | 56.1°F | 46.8°F | 37.4°F | 80.8°F | -4.2°F | 83% | 131 | 1.2 | 2.40 |
Showing average climate conditions across 45 years (1981–2025) · averaged across all 16 cities in Alabama
🧥 Light layers are sufficient — this Mild Winter stays cool without prolonged hard freezes.
🌤️ Early mornings and evenings are most comfortable during this Hot Summer season.
☔ 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 offer comfortable conditions year-round, with warm summers and mild winters.
Region-wide monthly rainfall · 1981–2025 · mm/month
💧 Humidity peaks at 84% in January · annual avg 77%
Monthly averages · 1981–2025
Across 45 years, Alabama's temperature shows a slight warming trend over the past decade. 2024 was the warmest year overall and 1983 the coolest.
The warmest year on record was 2024 (avg: 66.0°F), while the coldest year was 1983 (avg: 60.8°F).
Averaged across all 16 cities in Alabama · Last 30 years · °F
Averaged across all 16 cities in Alabama · Last 30 years · mm/year
🔥 hottest · ❄️ coldest · 🌧️ wettest
ℹ️ Values are averages across all 16 cities in Alabama for each year.
| Year | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low | Hottest Day | Coldest Day | Rainfall (mm) | Avg Humidity | Avg Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | 75.4°F | 64.9°F | 54.5°F | 104.7°F | 6.6°F | 1270 | 75% | 1.1 m/s |
2024 🔥 | 76.5°F | 66.0°F | 55.6°F | 104.5°F | 2.8°F | 1376 | 75% | 1.1 m/s |
2023 | 76.1°F | 65.7°F | 55.2°F | 105.4°F | 20.8°F | 1267 | 75% | 1.1 m/s |
2022 | 74.8°F | 64.2°F | 53.4°F | 105.4°F | 4.6°F | 1385 | 75% | 1.1 m/s |
2021 | 73.2°F | 63.7°F | 54.1°F | 103.1°F | 9.5°F | 1588 | 80% | 1.1 m/s |
2020 | 74.1°F | 64.4°F | 54.9°F | 104.0°F | 18.1°F | 1668 | 80% | 1.2 m/s |
2019 | 75.6°F | 65.5°F | 55.4°F | 104.7°F | 17.1°F | 1422 | 77% | 1.1 m/s |
2018 | 73.8°F | 64.2°F | 54.7°F | 100.2°F | 5.4°F | 1577 | 79% | 1.1 m/s |
2017 | 74.3°F | 64.8°F | 55.0°F | 108.1°F | 3.0°F | 1531 | 79% | 1.1 m/s |
2016 | 75.9°F | 65.7°F | 55.4°F | 103.6°F | 9.0°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.
