Alabama Historical Weather Data & Climate

Historical Climate Data for 16 Cities  •  1981–2025

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Alabama Climate Overview

Alabama has an average annual temperature of 62.2°F (across all 16 cities) with approximately 1385 mm of annual precipitation and average humidity of 77%. The warmest city is Phenix City with average July highs of 100.9°F, while Athens is the coldest with average January lows of 12.6°F. This page covers 45 years of NASA POWER climate data (1981–2025) including temperature, rainfall, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.

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Quick Climate Facts

(1981 – 2025)
Hottest City
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Phenix City
Jul High: 100.9°F
Coldest City
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Athens
Jan Low: 12.6°F
Wettest City
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Daphne
1603 mm/yr
Driest City
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Phenix City
1252 mm/yr
Hottest Month
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Aug
Avg High: 98.2°F
Coldest Month
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Jan
Avg Low: 18.3°F
Cities With Data
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16
cities in Alabama
Data Coverage
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45 yrs
1981 – 2025

🏙️ Cities in Alabama — Weather History

📅 Alabama Monthly Climate Averages

🌡️ State-Wide Monthly Temperature

Average across all 16 cities · 1981–2025 · °F

🌧️ Monthly Precipitation

State-wide average · mm/month

📖 Alabama Seasonal Climate Guide

Aug is typically the warmest month across Alabama with average highs around 98.2°F, while Jan is the coldest with average lows near 18.3°F. Mar is the wettest month with approximately 136 mm of rainfall on average.
MonthMax TempMin TempAvg Temp Rain (mm)HumidityWind (m/s)Solar (kWh/m²)
Jan 68.7°F 18.3°F 43.5°F 124 84% 1.3 2.70
Feb 71.6°F 22.3°F 46.9°F 129 83% 1.4 3.30
Mar 77°F 27.1°F 52.2°F 136 81% 1.3 4.40
Apr 82.2°F 36.1°F 59.2°F 117 79% 1.2 5.60
May 88.9°F 47.5°F 68.2°F 112 77% 1.1 6.10
Jun 95°F 59°F 77°F 120 74% 1.0 6.20
Jul 97.9°F 65.7°F 81.9°F 130 73% 0.9 6.00
Aug 98.2°F 63.7°F 81°F 112 71% 0.9 5.60
Sep 94.5°F 52.2°F 73.4°F 99 71% 1.0 4.90
Oct 87.4°F 38.3°F 63°F 84 71% 1.1 4.00
Nov 78.8°F 27.9°F 53.4°F 108 77% 1.2 3.00
Dec 71.2°F 21.9°F 46.6°F 130 83% 1.2 2.40

📈 Alabama Yearly Climate Trends

🌡️ Annual Temperature Trend

State-wide avg annual high & low · Last 10 years

📈 Alabama Long-Term Climate Trends (1981–2025)

This chart shows how Alabama's average temperatures have shifted across 45 years. Use the range buttons to focus on recent decades or view the full historical record. Data is averaged across all 16 cities in the state.

🌧️ Annual Precipitation Trend

State-wide avg annual precipitation · Last 10 years · mm/year

🔗 Explore Cities in Alabama

Browse detailed weather history, monthly averages, and 45-year climate trends for every city in Alabama.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest city in Alabama?
Phenix City is the hottest city in Alabama with an average July high of 100.9°F based on 45 years of data. View Phenix City weather history →
What is the coldest city in Alabama?
Athens is the coldest city with average January lows of 12.6°F. View Athens weather history →
Which city in Alabama gets the most rain?
Daphne is the wettest city in Alabama with approximately 1603 mm of annual precipitation on average. View Daphne weather history →
What is the warmest month in Alabama?
Aug is the warmest month across Alabama, with state-wide average highs of 98.2°F and average lows of 63.7°F.
How many cities in Alabama have weather data?
TownPillar has historical weather data for 16 cities in Alabama, covering 45 years of NASA POWER climate records from 1981 to 2025.
Which month has the most sunshine in Alabama?
Jun is the sunniest month across Alabama with an average solar radiation of 6.20 kWh/m²/day state-wide. This solar radiation data from NASA POWER is useful for solar energy planning, agriculture, and understanding seasonal sunshine availability.
Where does this climate data come from?
All data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis data. It includes monthly temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation at 0.5° × 0.625° spatial resolution.

📚 Data Source

All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources). Data covers 45 years (1981–2025) across 16 cities in Alabama at monthly temporal resolution.