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Alabama Weather Forecast

Alabama weather: 78°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 78°F now🕔 1:01 AM local📅 Best: March, April, June, August, September, October and November👥 5.1 million

14-day forecast for Alabama

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Mon, Aug 24⛈️ Violent showers95° / 74°37% · 0,6 in16 mph8
Tue, Aug 25🌥️ Fog96° / 74°8%11 mph8
Wed, Aug 26🌦️ Drizzle93° / 76°29% · 0,0 in9 mph8
Thu, Aug 27🌦️ Light showers76° / 72°59% · 0,3 in7 mph2
Fri, Aug 28⛈️ Thunderstorm87° / 71°54% · 0,5 in6 mph6
Sat, Aug 29⛈️ Thunderstorm91° / 72°30% · 0,2 in6 mph7
Sun, Aug 30🌦️ Light drizzle94° / 72°17% · 0,0 in5 mph7
Mon, Aug 31☁️ Overcast98° / 77°10%4 mph7
Tue, Sep 1☁️ Overcast98° / 78°11%7 mph7
Wed, Sep 2🌦️ Light drizzle100° / 78°12% · 0,0 in4 mph8
Thu, Sep 3🌦️ Light drizzle101° / 78°19% · 0,0 in7 mph7
Fri, Sep 4🌦️ Drizzle98° / 74°25% · 0,1 in14 mph7
Sat, Sep 5🌦️ Drizzle94° / 73°36% · 0,1 in8 mph7
Sun, Sep 6🌦️ Light drizzle90° / 75°39% · 0,0 in8 mph6

The two-week trend

Temperature trend

Warming. The second half of the window averages 37°F warmer than the days immediately ahead.

Against the normal

The window averages 94°F against a August normal of 92°F - right on average.

Rainfall

The next 7 days carry about 3.7 times a normal week's rain for August (1,8 in against 0,5 in).

What this means for Alabama

Compared with normal

Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 95°F is 3.6°F above the 92°F typical for this month.

Rain chance explained

A 37% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel. Around 0,6 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.

Travel and driving

No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 70°F.

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, May and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

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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 78°F (26°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 91% 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 1:01 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
MethodScores, 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 25, 2026 at 1:01 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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