Alabama Weather Delight: Today has gifted us with splendid outdoor weather – abundant sunshine and warm temperatures in the low to mid 70s. As evening approaches, the skies remain mostly clear, promising a cool and comfortable night with temperatures dipping into the mid and upper 50s.
Looking ahead to Monday through Wednesday, anticipate more delightful days featuring near-record warmth. Highs will soar into the low and mid 80s, accompanied by clear evening skies. Although nights will be mild, with lows in the low and mid 50s, a change is on the horizon towards the end of the workweek.
Thursday brings mostly cloudy skies, yet temperatures stay above average, reaching the mid and upper 70s. While Northwest Alabama may see isolated afternoon showers as a cold front approaches, the majority will remain dry until late evening. The highest chance of rain emerges overnight into Friday, with temperatures settling in the 60s. By Friday evening, we anticipate drying out, expecting rainfall totals of a quarter to a half an inch.
Sunshine graces Veterans Day on Saturday, accompanied by cooler air. Highs will only reach the upper 50s and low 60s, with lows dipping into the low 40s. Clouds and minimal rain chances return on Sunday and persist into early next week.
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Our Reader’s Queries
What is the coldest month in Alabama?
January is typically the chilliest month, but there isn’t a significant variation from mid-December to mid-February. Winters, in general, are quite gentle. Even during cold snaps, it’s rare for the temperature to stay below freezing all day.
How does El Niño affect Alabama?
Central and southern parts of the state experience wetter winters than usual, while the northern part sees drier conditions (Figure 4a). In the winter season, El Niño brings the highest levels of precipitation to the central and southern regions, while La Niña causes the most rain in the northern area.
What is the weather like in Alabama in August?
At the end of the month, the average high temperature will be around 89F and the average low will be around 69F in Birmingham. The highest temperature ever recorded in August was 105F on August 15th and 23rd in 2007, while the lowest temperature was 51F on August 31, 1946. On average, it rains on 9.6 days during the month, with around 8 to 9 of those days having storms.
What is the weather like in Southern Alabama?
The weather in Southern, AL today will start off partly cloudy in the morning, with skies clearing up later. We can expect highs in the mid 60s, with south winds blowing at around 10 mph. Thankfully, there’s no lightning nearby to worry about.