Huntsville, AL Weather
Huntsville hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 94°F (35°C) is about 5°F (3°C) above the typical July high of 89°F (32°C).
Current conditions in detail
Huntsville weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)
Tomorrow in Huntsville looks sunny, with a high of 90° and an overnight low of 71°. There is a 70% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 9 mph, and the UV index reaches 11 (very high).
Huntsville 14-day forecast
About the weather in Huntsville
Located in Alabama, United States, Huntsville experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Afternoon temperatures peak near 89°F (32°C) in July and dip to about 50°F (10°C) in January, with around 57.4 inches (1458 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Huntsville weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 89°F (32°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 50°F (10°C)
- Record high: 98°F (37°C) · Record low: 0°F (-18°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: February (13 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (11.7 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
- Snow: about 1 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 89°F (32°C) and overnight lows stay near 71°F (22°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 50°F (10°C) and lows around 34°F (1°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 98°F (37°C) and dropped as low as 0°F (-18°C).
Rain, sun and snow
February is usually the wettest month. It brings about 6.7 inches (171 mm) of rain over 13 days, while September is the driest. June 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 Huntsville brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 71°F (22°C) and nights around 51°F (11°C); expect showers on roughly 35 days across the season.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Huntsville is hot, with daytime highs averaging 88°F (31°C) and nights around 70°F (21°C); expect showers on roughly 42 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 Huntsville is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 74°F (23°C) and nights around 55°F (13°C); expect showers on roughly 24 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Huntsville is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 54°F (12°C) and nights around 37°F (3°C); expect showers on roughly 35 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Huntsville by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50° | 34° | 11 | 5.1 in | 6.5 h/day | 72% |
| February | 56° | 38° | 13 | 6.7 in | 6.2 h/day | 73% |
| March | 63° | 44° | 12 | 6.5 in | 8.0 h/day | 71% |
| April | 70° | 50° | 11 | 4.9 in | 9.7 h/day | 69% |
| May | 80° | 60° | 12 | 4.2 in | 10.9 h/day | 71% |
| June | 87° | 68° | 12 | 4.0 in | 11.7 h/day | 71% |
| July | 89° | 71° | 16 | 4.8 in | 11.6 h/day | 75% |
| August | 88° | 70° | 14 | 5.0 in | 10.8 h/day | 74% |
| September | 84° | 65° | 8 | 3.2 in | 10.1 h/day | 70% |
| October | 74° | 55° | 7 | 3.4 in | 9.0 h/day | 69% |
| November | 62° | 44° | 9 | 3.7 in | 7.5 h/day | 71% |
| December | 55° | 39° | 11 | 5.9 in | 6.1 h/day | 76% |