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Birmingham Climate

Birmingham is a city in United States (AL) with a population of about 196,357. Its average annual temperature is 16.9°C (62°F), with roughly 1427 mm of rain per year.

16.9°C

Avg Temp

1427

Precip (mm/yr)

Jul

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month


Birmingham Climate

Birmingham has an average annual temperature of 16.9°C (62°F) and receives about 1427 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

16.9°C

Avg Temp

1427

Precip (mm/yr)

Jul

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Birmingham — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January6° / 42°141 mm
February8° / 47°120 mm
March13° / 55°166 mm
April17° / 62°127 mm
May21° / 70°121 mm
June25° / 77°102 mm
July27° / 81°131 mm
August27° / 80°93 mm
September23° / 74°103 mm
October17° / 63°83 mm
November12° / 53°115 mm
December8° / 46°125 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Birmingham

The most comfortable months to visit Birmingham are typically May, September and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 33°C high). The coldest is January (near 0°C low). March is usually the wettest month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The most comfortable months to visit Birmingham are typically May, September and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).

Birmingham, United States has an average annual temperature of 16.9°C and about 1427 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.

In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Birmingham average about 33°C (92°F).

Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.