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Birmingham, AL Weather on October 12
Birmingham hit 87°F on October 12, 1975 - a record high
October 12 in Birmingham, Alabama typically brings mild autumn weather with average highs near 77°F and lows around 55°F. However, in 1975 the city experienced an unusually warm day when temperatures soared to 87°F, marking the warmest October 12 on record over the past 55 years. The coldest October 12 on file occurred in 1992, when the mercury dipped to 38°F, creating a 49-degree spread between the city's temperature extremes for this date.
What to Expect on October 12
Planning for October 12th in Birmingham, AL? Great weather for outdoor activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest October 12 ever in Birmingham?
The warmest October 12 in Birmingham, AL reached 87°F in 1975. That is 10°F above the long-term average high of 77°F.
What was the coldest October 12 ever in Birmingham?
The coldest October 12 in Birmingham, AL dropped to 38°F in 1993. That is 17°F below the long-term average low of 55°F.
What is the average temperature on October 12 in Birmingham?
On October 12, Birmingham averages a high of 77°F and a low of 55°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from BIRMINGHAM WSFO.
How many years of weather data are available for October 12 in Birmingham?
We have 55 years of weather records for October 12 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.
October 12 Weather History in Birmingham
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 82°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 82°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 72°F | 61°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2022 | 70°F | 64°F | 0.95" | -- |
| 2021 | 85°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 83°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 70°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 74°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 82°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 82°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 81°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 84°F | 66°F | 0.16" | -- |
| 2013 | 84°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 82°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 68°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 80°F | 61°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2009 | 67°F | 62°F | 2.75" | -- |
| 2008 | 75°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 75°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 78°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 82°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 82°F | 65°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2003 | 79°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 83°F | 64°F | 0.04" | -- |
| 2001 | 76°F | 67°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 2000 | 80°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 77°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 81°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 83°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 71°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 81°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 59°F | 51°F | 0.57" | -- |
| 1993 | 70°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 71°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 81°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 74°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 80°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 64°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 62°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 66°F | 58°F | 0.77" | -- |
| 1985 | 84°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 81°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 72°F | 61°F | 0.58" | -- |
| 1982 | 67°F | 60°F | 1.17" | -- |
| 1981 | 74°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 67°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 80°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 86°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 58°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 75°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 87°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 81°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 81°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 80°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 80°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: BIRMINGHAM WSFO
How Has October 12 Changed?
Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Birmingham, AL, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.