Weather on August 17
Birmingham, AL
55 Years of Data
Avg High
90°F
Avg Low
71°F
Warmest
1995
88°F avg
Coldest
2013
68°F avg
About This Date
August 17th in Birmingham, AL typically brings hot summer weather, with average highs around 90°F and lows near 71°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 17th was in 1995 (88°F average), while the coldest was 2013 (68°F) — a 20°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 33% of August 17th dates historically, with the wettest August 17th recording 4.11" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Planning for August 17th in Birmingham, AL? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
0.3°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 95° | 74° | 84° | — | — |
| 2024 | 98° | 77° | 88° | — | — |
| 2023 | 87° | 65° | 76° | — | — |
| 2022 | 78° | 69° | 74° | 0.1" | — |
| 2021 | 89° | 72° | 80° | — | — |
| 2020 | 91° | 71° | 81° | — | — |
| 2019 | 100° | 67° | 83° | — | — |
| 2018 | 91° | 75° | 83° | 0.13" | — |
| 2017 | 92° | 75° | 83° | — | — |
| 2016 | 93° | 74° | 83° | 0.2" | — |
| 2015 | 79° | 70° | 74° | 3.23" | — |
| 2014 | 95° | 72° | 83° | 0.05" | — |
| 2013coldest | 70° | 67° | 68° | — | — |
| 2012 | 84° | 68° | 76° | 0.74" | — |
| 2011 | 94° | 66° | 80° | — | — |
| 2010 | 93° | 77° | 85° | 0.18" | — |
| 2009 | 83° | 72° | 77° | 0.03" | — |
| 2008 | 90° | 66° | 78° | — | — |
| 2007 | 98° | 78° | 88° | — | — |
| 2006 | 91° | 76° | 83° | — | — |
| 2005 | 92° | 73° | 82° | 0.03" | — |
| 2004 | 85° | 64° | 74° | — | — |
| 2003 | 90° | 72° | 81° | 0.36" | — |
| 2002 | 92° | 74° | 83° | — | — |
| 2001 | 89° | 73° | 81° | 0.03" | — |
| 2000 | 101° | 71° | 86° | — | — |
| 1999 | 99° | 72° | 85° | — | — |
| 1998 | 91° | 74° | 82° | — | — |
| 1997 | 92° | 76° | 84° | — | — |
| 1996 | 91° | 67° | 79° | — | — |
| 1995warmest | 102° | 74° | 88° | — | — |
| 1994 | 90° | 68° | 79° | — | — |
| 1993 | 96° | 72° | 84° | — | — |
| 1992 | 85° | 63° | 74° | — | — |
| 1991 | 93° | 68° | 81° | — | — |
| 1990 | 100° | 74° | 87° | — | — |
| 1989 | 84° | 67° | 75° | — | — |
| 1988 | 94° | 72° | 83° | — | — |
| 1987 | 91° | 73° | 82° | 4.11" | — |
| 1986 | 87° | 69° | 78° | 0.03" | — |
| 1985 | 81° | 70° | 75° | 0.03" | — |
| 1984 | 89° | 70° | 79° | — | — |
| 1983 | 92° | 67° | 79° | — | — |
| 1982 | 87° | 69° | 78° | 2.49" | — |
| 1981 | 90° | 72° | 81° | — | — |
| 1980 | 94° | 73° | 83° | — | — |
| 1979 | 80° | 64° | 72° | — | — |
| 1978 | 92° | 70° | 81° | 0.23" | — |
| 1977 | 91° | 78° | 85° | — | — |
| 1976 | 87° | 68° | 78° | — | — |
| 1975 | 89° | 69° | 79° | — | — |
| 1974 | 89° | 72° | 80° | — | — |
| 1973 | 76° | 73° | 74° | 2.51" | — |
| 1972 | 91° | 71° | 81° | — | — |
| 1971 | 86° | 68° | 77° | 3.2" | — |
55 years of data from BIRMINGHAM WSFO