Climate normals · 1970–2000
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
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6° / 42° | 141 mm |
| February | 8° / 47° | 120 mm |
| March | 13° / 55° | 166 mm |
| April | 17° / 62° | 127 mm |
| May | 21° / 70° | 121 mm |
| June | 25° / 77° | 102 mm |
| July | 27° / 81° | 131 mm |
| August | 27° / 80° | 93 mm |
| September | 23° / 74° | 103 mm |
| October | 17° / 63° | 83 mm |
| November | 12° / 53° | 115 mm |
| December | 8° / 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.