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Birmingham, AL Weather on July 13

Birmingham hits 106°F on July 13, 1980 - scorching record

July 13, 1980 saw Birmingham, Alabama reach a sweltering 106°F, establishing the record high for this date across 55 years of tracked data. While the typical July 13 sees a high near 90°F and a low around 72°F, that 1980 extreme was 16 degrees above normal and came just five years before the coolest July 13 on record, when temperatures dipped to 62°F in 1975. The 44-degree gap between these extremes underscores the volatile heat patterns possible in mid-summer Alabama.

By Weather On This Day|
Avg High
90°F
Avg Low
72°F
Record High
106°F
1980
Record Low
62°F
1975
Birmingham, AL on July 13 — Temperature History60°F80°F100°F120°F19801990200020102020HighLow

What to Expect on July 13

Planning for July 13th in Birmingham, AL? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the warmest July 13 ever in Birmingham?

The warmest July 13 in Birmingham, AL reached 106°F in 1980. That is 16°F above the long-term average high of 90°F.

What was the coldest July 13 ever in Birmingham?

The coldest July 13 in Birmingham, AL dropped to 62°F in 1975. That is 10°F below the long-term average low of 72°F.

What is the average temperature on July 13 in Birmingham?

On July 13, Birmingham averages a high of 90°F and a low of 72°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from BIRMINGHAM WSFO.

How many years of weather data are available for July 13 in Birmingham?

We have 55 years of weather records for July 13 in Birmingham, AL, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.

July 13 Weather History in Birmingham

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
202589°F72°F0.08"--
202497°F72°F0"--
202385°F73°F0"--
202288°F75°F0"--
202186°F69°F0.36"--
202090°F68°F0"--
201987°F75°F0.71"--
201894°F75°F0"--
201790°F73°F0"--
201692°F71°F0"--
201595°F76°F0"--
201495°F73°F0.53"--
201385°F66°F0"--
201290°F71°F0.03"--
201195°F74°F0.46"--
201096°F77°F0.05"--
200987°F70°F8"--
200893°F74°F0.36"--
200783°F69°F2.39"--
200696°F79°F0"--
200590°F72°F1.45"--
200492°F71°F0"--
200391°F72°F0"--
200282°F71°F1.6"--
200185°F68°F0"--
200098°F73°F0"--
199982°F71°F0"--
199883°F75°F0.43"--
199793°F67°F0"--
199690°F69°F0"--
1995100°F73°F0.13"--
199487°F72°F0.15"--
199392°F70°F0"--
199293°F75°F0.03"--
199192°F72°F0.23"--
199080°F68°F1.91"--
198987°F70°F0.41"--
198884°F75°F0"--
198792°F71°F0.05"--
198694°F70°F2.54"--
198593°F71°F0"--
198486°F70°F0"--
198392°F72°F0"--
198290°F68°F0.38"--
198195°F73°F0"--
1980106°F75°F0"--
197990°F70°F1.88"--
197887°F73°F0.58"--
197794°F75°F0"--
197695°F70°F0.66"--
197584°F62°F0"--
197492°F71°F0"--
197390°F71°F0.28"--
197289°F65°F0"--
197192°F70°F0"--

Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: BIRMINGHAM WSFO

How Has July 13 Changed?

The last decade has been 1.1°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Monthly Climate Averages

Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Birmingham, AL, based on 55+ years of weather data.

Warmest MonthJulyAvg High: 91°F / Low: 71°F
Coldest MonthJanuaryAvg High: 53°F / Low: 33°F
Jan
53°/ 33°
💧 11.8"
❄️ 1.3"
Feb
58°/ 37°
💧 11.8"
❄️ 0.7"
Mar
67°/ 44°
💧 13.7"
❄️ 1.8"
Apr
75°/ 51°
💧 14.1"
❄️ 5.5"
May
81°/ 60°
💧 12.1"
Jun
88°/ 67°
💧 11.0"
Jul
91°/ 71°
💧 11.2"
Aug
90°/ 70°
💧 10.2"
Sep
85°/ 64°
💧 13.4"
Oct
75°/ 52°
💧 11.8"
Nov
65°/ 43°
💧 12.3"
Dec
56°/ 37°
💧 11.7"
❄️ 1.3"

Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.

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