Alabama Weather Forecast
Alabama weather: 84°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Alabama is a state in United States. Alabama is a US state with its capital at Montgomery. It has a population of about 5.1 million. The capital is Montgomery.
Right now it is 84°F (29°C) in Alabama with clear. It feels like 89°F. Today runs from 74°F to 97°F. Chance of precipitation is 38%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.4/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Alabama is March, April, June, August, September, October and November. The climate is temperate. January, May and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 92°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 37°F.
The closest major airport is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), about 140 mi away. Nearby highlights include Gulf State Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 97°F is 5.8°F above the 92°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Alabama today at 8.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Alabama
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Weather in Alabama right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:16 AM, Aug 23 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Alabama
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 97° / 74° | 38% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 98° / 77° | 6% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 100° / 77° | 27% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 97° / 72° | 27% | 4 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌧️ Showers | 82° / 73° | 39% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 93° / 71° | 59% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 93° / 72° | 33% · 0,4 in | 8 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 90° / 74° | 16% · 0,4 in | 6 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 92° / 74° | 13% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 93° / 75° | 12% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 96° / 77° | 17% | 5 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 97° / 77° | 12% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 98° / 77° | 10% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 99° / 76° | 16% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 88° / 77° | 25% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 85° / 73° | 29% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 4 |
Climate in Alabama month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55° | 37° | 5,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 65° | 44° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 72° | 51° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 80° | 58° | 2,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 83° | 66° | 6,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 89° | 72° | 4,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 92° | 76° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 92° | 74° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 88° | 69° | 3,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 79° | 58° | 1,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 69° | 50° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 60° | 42° | 4,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Alabama
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Animated layers by Windy. For pin-level detail and nearby places, see the interactive map below.
Air quality and pollen in Alabama
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Alabama
Go in March, April, June, August, September, October and November. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, May and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by state park in Alabama
1 state and provincial parks mapped in this atlas
Explore Alabama
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Alabama?
Alabama is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 32.3792, -86.3077. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Alabama right now?
It is currently 84°F (29°C) with clear. Humidity is 53% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Alabama?
March, April, June, August, September, October and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Alabama, which has a temperate climate. January, May and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Alabama in?
Alabama observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 12:16 AM.
How many people live in Alabama?
Alabama has a population of approximately 5.1 million.
What is the nearest airport to Alabama?
The closest airports are Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), 140 mi away, Nashville International Airport (BNA), 260 mi away and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), 286 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Alabama?
Popular options include Gulf State Park.
What places are in Alabama?
Alabama covers 1 places in this atlas, including Gulf State Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 23, 2026 at 12:16 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
