LOCAL CLIMATE & HISTORY
Birmingham, Alabama Weather Trends
The past year in Birmingham, Alabama, measured against long-term normals, local records, and the weather that actually happened.
Comparing local weather history Matching recent observations with long-term normals…
Comparing local weather history Matching recent observations with long-term normals…
Birmingham climate at a glance
Over the past year, Birmingham recorded 132 days with rain (normally 116) and 0 days with snow (normally 1). 191 days reached 80°F or hotter (normally 160) and 2 stayed at or below freezing (normally 1). The normal high for this date is 87°F; today’s observed high was 96°F. Normals reflect 50 years of nearby station records.
Monthly precipitation normals for Birmingham
| Month | Rain | Snow (water) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.85 in | 0.05 in | 4.90 in |
| Feb | 4.64 in | 0.02 in | 4.66 in |
| Mar | 5.85 in | 0.04 in | 5.89 in |
| Apr | 5.07 in | 0.01 in | 5.08 in |
| May | 5.11 in | 0.00 in | 5.11 in |
| Jun | 4.48 in | 0.00 in | 4.48 in |
| Jul | 5.26 in | 0.00 in | 5.26 in |
| Aug | 3.92 in | 0.00 in | 3.92 in |
| Sep | 3.93 in | 0.00 in | 3.93 in |
| Oct | 3.28 in | 0.00 in | 3.28 in |
| Nov | 4.26 in | 0.00 in | 4.26 in |
| Dec | 4.61 in | 0.01 in | 4.63 in |