Birmingham averages 60 days a year above 90°F, with March the wettest month at 5.66 in of normal rain. The hottest day on record was 106°F on Jul 13, 1980; the coldest, −6°F on Jan 21, 1985. The single biggest 24-hour rain event recorded was 9.75 in on Sep 16, 2004.
Climate and Average Weather Year Round in Birmingham
Year-round temperature
In Birmingham, the warmest months are June through September, with average daily highs between 86°F and 91°F. The coldest stretch runs December through February, with highs between 55°F and 59°F and overnight lows reaching 35°F.
Rainfall through the year
Rainfall in Birmingham averages 4.7 in per month over the long run. March is the wettest at 5.7 in, while October is the driest at 3.3 in.
Days at 90 °F or hotter
Birmingham averages 60.0 days per year at 90 °F or hotter. The hottest year on record saw 107 such days (2019); the coolest just 3 (2026).
Precipitation this year
As of May 29, Birmingham has received 21.8 in of precipitation this year — 14% below the long-term normal for this point in the year (25.3 in).