, with mild and rainy winters, during which short cold spells can occur, and hot and muggy summers, with many hours of sunshine but also with rains and thunderstorms.
The city is located in the southern United States, 200 meters (650 feet) above sea level.
of the coldest month (January) is of 7.1 °C (45 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 27.5 °C (82 °F).
, from December to February, is mild. There are periods of good weather alternating with periods characterized by clouds and rains. Subtropical air masses can bring temperatures of 18/20 °C (64/68 °F) even in January.
However, intrusions of cold air from Canada can cause sudden drops in temperature and
, usually of short duration, in which the temperature can drop as low as -10/-12 °C (10/14 °F).
in Birmingham is rare. On average, 4 centimeters (1.6 inches) of snow fall per year, but a few years can pass between one snowfall with accumulation and another. The heaviest snowfall in one day occurred on March 13, 1993, when 26 cm (10.3 in) of snow fell.
Sometimes, the dangerous phenomenon of the "ice storm" (rain that freezes in contact with a cold ground) can also occur.
In recent decades, the cold record was -21 °C (-6 °F), recorded in January 1985.
, from June to August, is hot and muggy, with an often unpleasant combination of temperature and humidity. The sun shines quite often, although cloud coverings can form, which can produce thunderstorms.
On the hottest days of the year, the temperature typically reaches 37/38 °C (99/100 °F). The record is 41 °C (106 °F), recorded in July 1980 and in August 2007.
Occasionally, between late summer and early autumn, Birmingham can be affected by
or their remnants. Hurricane season runs from June to November, although the period in which they are most likely is from August to October. The city is far enough away from the coast, so in general it is not hit by hurricanes at their maximum strength.
, from March to May and from September to November, the weather is variable. The rains are quite frequent, although there can be rainless periods of a week. In spring, severe thunderstorms are more likely. In March and November, there can be cold air outbreaks, while in April and October they are rare. In May and September, there can be hot periods, with summer-like temperatures.
can form. Birmingham is located in an area particularly at risk, the so-called "Dixie Alley".
to visit Birmingham are spring and autumn, to avoid both the winter cold and the summer heat, and in particular, the months of April and October.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of
7.1 °C, with a minimum of
1.6 °C and a maximum of
12.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-9 °C. However, it dropped to
-14 °C in January 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
22 °C. However, it reached
25.6 °C in January 2017.
Precipitation amounts to
130 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is of
11.4 kph.
February is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
9.3 °C, with a minimum of
3.6 °C and a maximum of
15.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-6.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-15.6 °C in February 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
24 °C. However, it reached
28.3 °C in February 1996.
Precipitation amounts to
125 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is of
11.8 kph.
March is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
13.4 °C, with a minimum of
7.2 °C and a maximum of
19.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-3.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-11.7 °C in March 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28 °C. However, it reached
31.7 °C in March 2017.
Precipitation amounts to
145 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is of
12.2 kph.
April is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
17.5 °C, with a minimum of
11.2 °C and a maximum of
23.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
1.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-2.8 °C in April 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29.5 °C. However, it reached
32.8 °C in April 2006.
Precipitation amounts to
130 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is of
11.6 kph.
May is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
21.9 °C, with a minimum of
16.1 °C and a maximum of
27.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
7.5 °C. However, it dropped to
4.4 °C in May 2020.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32.5 °C. However, it reached
35.5 °C in May 1996.
Precipitation amounts to
125 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is of
9.7 kph.
June is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
25.7 °C, with a minimum of
20.3 °C and a maximum of
31.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14.5 °C. However, it dropped to
9.4 °C in June 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35 °C. However, it reached
40 °C in June 1994.
Precipitation amounts to
120 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 20 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is of
8.6 kph.
July, the hottest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27.5 °C, with a minimum of
22.3 °C and a maximum of
32.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
18 °C. However, it dropped to
13.9 °C in July 2014.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36 °C. However, it reached
40 °C in July 2012.
Precipitation amounts to
140 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
8.2 kph.
August is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27.2 °C, with a minimum of
21.8 °C and a maximum of
32.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
17 °C. However, it dropped to
11.1 °C in August 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36.5 °C. However, it reached
41 °C in August 2007.
Precipitation amounts to
110 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
7.5 kph.
September is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
24.2 °C, with a minimum of
18.5 °C and a maximum of
29.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
10 °C. However, it dropped to
5 °C in September 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34.5 °C. However, it reached
38 °C in September 1998.
Precipitation amounts to
100 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is of
8.3 kph.
October is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
18.3 °C, with a minimum of
12.2 °C and a maximum of
24.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
2.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-2.2 °C in October 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31 °C. However, it reached
38.3 °C in October 2019.
Precipitation amounts to
85 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is of
8.7 kph.
November is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
12.2 °C, with a minimum of
6.1 °C and a maximum of
18.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-3.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-7.8 °C in November 2013.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
26 °C. However, it reached
31.1 °C in November 2016.
Precipitation amounts to
105 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is of
9.4 kph.
December is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
8.6 °C, with a minimum of
3.3 °C and a maximum of
13.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-6 °C. However, it dropped to
-11.1 °C in December 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
22.5 °C. However, it reached
26.1 °C in December 2007.
Precipitation amounts to
125 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 0 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is of
10.6 kph.