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Weather on August 21

Huntsville, AL

55 Years of Data

Avg High
90°F
Avg Low
68°F
Warmest
2005
84°F avg
Coldest
1973
69°F avg

About This Date

August 21st in Huntsville, AL typically brings hot summer weather, with average highs around 90°F and lows near 68°F. Over 26 years of records, the warmest August 21st was in 2005 (84°F average), while the coldest was 1973 (69°F) — a 15°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 35% of August 21st dates historically, with the wettest August 21st recording 2.11" of rain.

Planning for August 21st in Huntsville, AL? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202696°68°82°2.11"
202592°69°80°0.76"
202485°57°71°
202388°67°77°
202285°69°77°0.01"
202183°72°77°0.03"
202085°65°75°0.02"
201998°69°84°0.38"
201885°73°79°
201792°70°81°
201685°66°75°
201588°70°79°
201493°69°81°
201384°72°78°0.01"
201284°56°70°
201194°69°81°
201093°71°82°
200988°69°78°0.33"
200894°68°81°
200797°71°84°
200699°69°84°
2005warmest95°73°84°
197488°66°77°
1973coldest84°54°69°
197287°68°78°0.3"
197195°66°81°
26 years of data from REDSTONE ARSENAL

Huntsville, AL Temperature Range by Month

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

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Huntsville, AL Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

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Huntsville, 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 Huntsville, AL

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

What to expect on August 21st

This page shows what actually happened each year. For the odds — typical high and low, and how often it stays dry — see the climatological outlook for this date.

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