Birmingham, AL Weather

Alabama, United States 🇺🇸 · Local time 13:00
91°
Overcast Feels like 94° · High 94° / Low 72°
Wind
2 mph
Humidity
44%
8 Very High
Updated 2 hours ago

Birmingham hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 94°F (34°C) is about 5°F (3°C) above the typical August high of 89°F (32°C).

Now
2 PM
3 PM
4 PM
5 PM
6 PM
7 PM
7:20 PM
Sunset
8 PM
19%
9 PM
10 PM
40%
11 PM
52%
12 AM
40%
1 AM
62%
2 AM
53%
3 AM
57%
4 AM
49%
5 AM
59%
6 AM
48%
6:17 AM
Sunrise
7 AM
28%
8 AM
23%
9 AM
10 AM
11 AM
12 PM

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
94°
Wind
2 mph
W · gusts 5 mph
Humidity
44%
Pressure
30.01 in
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
57% chance today

Birmingham weather tomorrow (Thursday, August 27)

Tomorrow in Birmingham looks light rain shower, with a high of 93° and an overnight low of 73°. There is a 69% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 6 mph, and the UV index reaches 8 (high).

High / Low
93° / 73°
Precipitation
69%
Sunrise / sunset
06:17 AM / 07:19 PM

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Birmingham 14-day forecast

Today
Sunny
High 94° Low 72°
Chance of precipitation: 57%
Thu, Aug 27 Thursday
Light rain shower
High 93° Low 73°
Chance of precipitation: 69%
Fri, Aug 28 Friday
Overcast
High 88° Low 72°
Chance of precipitation: 84%
Sat, Aug 29 Saturday
Sunny
High 92° Low 72°
Chance of precipitation: 36%
Sun, Aug 30 Sunday
Overcast
High 92° Low 72°
Chance of precipitation: 57%
Mon, Aug 31 Monday
Sunny
High 94° Low 78°
Chance of precipitation: 4%
Tue, Sep 1 Tuesday
Sunny
High 97° Low 79°
Chance of precipitation: 6%
Wed, Sep 2 Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 95° Low 79°
Chance of precipitation: 57%
Thu, Sep 3 Thursday
Sunny
High 96° Low 77°
Chance of precipitation: 36%
Fri, Sep 4 Friday
Sunny
High 95° Low 76°
Chance of precipitation: 20%
Sat, Sep 5 Saturday
Sunny
High 95° Low 74°
Chance of precipitation: 17%
Sun, Sep 6 Sunday
Overcast
High 89° Low 75°
Chance of precipitation: 68%
Mon, Sep 7 Monday
Sunny
High 97° Low 77°
Chance of precipitation: 17%
Tue, Sep 8 Tuesday
Sunny
High 96° Low 73°
Chance of precipitation: 57%

About the weather in Birmingham

Birmingham records 134 wet days and 9.2 hours of daily sunshine in an average year. Temperatures follow a humid subtropical pattern, running 53°F (12°C) in January up to 89°F (32°C) in July.

Birmingham weather: quick facts

  • Hottest month: July - highs near 89°F (32°C)
  • Coldest month: January - highs near 53°F (12°C)
  • Decade extremes (2015-2024): 99°F (37°C) high · 6°F (-14°C) low
  • Wettest month: March (13 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (11.7 h sun/day)
  • Climate type: humid subtropical
  • Annual swing: 20°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 10°C
  • Months averaging 30°C or hotter: 3
  • Average humidity: 71%

Temperatures through the year

July is the warm end of the year, averaging 89°F (32°C) by day and 72°F (22°C) overnight. January bottoms out at 53°F (12°C) in daylight, 36°F (2°C) after dark. Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 99°F (37°C) and the lowest daily minimum 6°F (-14°C). Average highs hold at or above 30°C for 3 months of the year, June through August being the unbroken run.

Rain, sun and snow

Precipitation concentrates in March - 5.9 inches (151 mm) on 13 days - and thins out by November. Three of the twelve months pair mild highs with fewer than twelve wet days; the longest unbroken run is October through November. Sunshine averages 9.2 hours a day over the year, peaking in July at 11.7 hours.

Season by season

Spring (March through May)

Spring in Birmingham settles into easy warmth, with daytime highs averaging 73°F (23°C) and nights around 54°F (12°C); rain falls on around 34 of the 90 days.

Summer (June through August)

Summer sits firmly in the heat here - highs near 88°F (31°C), nights near 71°F (22°C), and rain falls on around 44 of the 90 days. Daylight is generous - around 11.4 hours of sun a day. With the moisture factored in, afternoons feel hotter than the reading suggests - the humidity and dew point converter shows why.

Fall (September through November)

Fall in Birmingham is pleasantly warm, 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 is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 57°F (14°C) and nights around 40°F (4°C); rain falls on around 33 of the 90 days.

Average temperatures in Birmingham by month

Monthly averages for Birmingham based on 2015–2024 weather data.
MonthHighLow Rain daysPrecipitation SunshineHumidity
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%

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Common questions

When does it rain most in Birmingham?
March, at 5.9 inches (151 mm) over about 13 days. November is the driest month, at 3.3 inches (85 mm).
How long does summer last in Birmingham?
Average highs hold at 30°C or above for 3 months of the year. Outside that, January pulls back to 53°F (12°C).
Which month is warmest in Birmingham?
July, averaging 89°F (32°C) by day and 72°F (22°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 99°F (37°C).
When should I visit Birmingham?
The best time to visit Birmingham is generally April to May and October to November, when warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 73°F (23°C), with rain on about 9 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in April.
What is the coldest month in Birmingham?
January, with highs of 53°F (12°C) and lows near 36°F (2°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 6°F (-14°C).
How humid does Birmingham get?
Relative humidity averages 71% across the year, which reads as fairly humid. Paired with July heat, muggy afternoons are routine.
What should I pack for Birmingham?
It depends on the month: July runs to 89°F (32°C) while January holds at 53°F (12°C). The full month-by-month breakdown is in the packing notes above.
Does it snow in Birmingham?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Birmingham shows no regular measurable snowfall.