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Weather on July 4

Birmingham, AL

55 Years of Data

Avg High
90°F
Avg Low
70°F
Warmest
2016
88°F avg
Coldest
1976
72°F avg

About This Date

July 4th in Birmingham, AL typically brings hot summer weather, with average highs around 90°F and lows near 70°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest July 4th was in 2016 (88°F average), while the coldest was 1976 (72°F) — a 16°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 45% of July 4th dates historically, with the wettest July 4th recording 8.08" of rain. The last decade has been 2.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 2.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for July 4th in Birmingham, AL? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Warming Trend
0.5°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202592°67°79°0.08"
202497°78°87°0.94"
202392°71°81°0.23"
202294°75°84°0.15"
202186°61°73°
202093°75°84°
201994°72°83°
201891°72°81°
201790°76°83°1.04"
2016warmest95°80°88°
201584°68°76°8.08"
201485°61°73°
201377°71°74°0.64"
201298°74°86°
201195°72°83°4.65"
201087°67°77°
200994°64°79°
200895°72°83°0.64"
200790°73°81°
200696°72°84°0.89"
200591°72°81°0.15"
200491°70°80°0.43"
200388°71°79°
200289°71°80°
200188°70°79°1.27"
200095°72°83°
199991°73°82°
199894°73°83°0.89"
199794°73°83°
199688°59°73°
199591°72°81°0.3"
199485°72°78°0.08"
199395°71°83°
199290°68°79°
199191°73°82°0.18"
199094°67°80°
198982°68°75°
198885°72°78°0.2"
198788°71°79°0.25"
198689°64°77°
198584°64°74°0.81"
198490°72°81°0.15"
198389°73°81°0.18"
198292°73°82°
198187°70°78°
198097°75°86°
197995°70°82°
197895°69°82°
197799°65°82°
1976coldest76°69°72°2.97"
197591°70°80°
197492°66°79°
197393°70°81°0.69"
197283°66°74°1.19"
197184°71°78°
55 years of data from BIRMINGHAM WSFO

Birmingham, AL Temperature Range by Month

Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.

20°40°60°80°100°JFMAMJJASOND
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Birmingham, AL Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

0"7.1"14.1"JFMAMJJASOND5.5"0"
Rain (in) Snow (in)

Birmingham, AL Daily Temperature Calendar

Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.

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Best Time to Visit Birmingham, AL

Birmingham, AL has no months that meet our "pleasant" threshold — every season has tradeoffs.

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Pleasant (65-82°F, ≤2.5" rain) Mild Less ideal

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