Birmingham, AL Weather
Birmingham hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 97°F (36°C) is about 8°F (4°C) above the typical August high of 89°F (32°C).
Current conditions in detail
Birmingham weather tomorrow (Friday, August 14)
Tomorrow in Birmingham looks sunny, with a high of 93° and an overnight low of 75°. Rain is unlikely (5% chance). Winds top out near 6 mph, and the UV index reaches 10 (very high).
Birmingham 14-day forecast
About the weather in Birmingham
Weather in Birmingham is shaped by its humid subtropical climate - expect hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. July afternoons typically reach 89°F (32°C), while January highs hover near 53°F (12°C). Annual precipitation averages 54.6 inches (1388 mm) over about 134 rainy days.
Birmingham weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 89°F (32°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 53°F (12°C)
- Record high: 99°F (37°C) · Record low: 6°F (-14°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: March (13 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (11.7 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 89°F (32°C) and overnight lows stay near 72°F (22°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 53°F (12°C) and lows around 36°F (2°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 99°F (37°C) and dropped as low as 6°F (-14°C).
Rain, sun and snow
March is usually the wettest month. It brings about 5.9 inches (151 mm) of rain over 13 days, while November is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.7 hours of sun a day. Snowfall is rare but not unheard of.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Birmingham is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 73°F (23°C) and nights around 54°F (12°C); expect showers on roughly 34 days across the season.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Birmingham runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 88°F (31°C) and nights around 71°F (22°C); expect showers on roughly 44 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Birmingham brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 75°F (24°C) and nights around 57°F (14°C); expect showers on roughly 22 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Birmingham stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 57°F (14°C) and nights around 40°F (4°C); expect showers on roughly 33 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Birmingham by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53° | 36° | 10 | 5.0 in | 6.8 h/day | 71% |
| February | 60° | 41° | 12 | 5.9 in | 6.7 h/day | 73% |
| March | 66° | 47° | 13 | 5.9 in | 8.3 h/day | 71% |
| April | 72° | 52° | 11 | 5.1 in | 10.0 h/day | 69% |
| May | 81° | 62° | 10 | 3.7 in | 11.3 h/day | 70% |
| June | 87° | 69° | 13 | 4.8 in | 11.6 h/day | 72% |
| July | 89° | 72° | 16 | 4.6 in | 11.7 h/day | 75% |
| August | 89° | 72° | 14 | 4.5 in | 10.8 h/day | 73% |
| September | 85° | 67° | 8 | 3.4 in | 10.3 h/day | 69% |
| October | 76° | 57° | 6 | 3.6 in | 9.1 h/day | 67% |
| November | 65° | 46° | 8 | 3.3 in | 7.9 h/day | 70% |
| December | 58° | 42° | 11 | 4.8 in | 6.3 h/day | 75% |