Birmingham, AL All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Birmingham, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 105.9°F (41°C) | July 13, 1980 |
| Record Low | -5.9°F (-21°C) | January 21, 1985 |
| Lowest High | 15°F (-9°C) | December 22, 1989 |
| Highest Low | 80.9°F (27°C) | August 16, 2007 and August 21, 2007 and August 4, 2010 |
| Highest Mean | 92.0°F (33°C) | July 16, 1980 |
| Lowest Mean | 8°F (-13°C) | January 21, 1985 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 9.75" (247.7 mm) | September 16, 2004 |
| Max in One Month | 17.22" (437.5 mm) | May 2003 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | October 2016 |
| Max in One Year | 73.13" (1857.5 mm) | 2020 |
| Least in One Year | 28.87" (733.3 mm) | 2007 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 10.3" (26.2 cm) | March 13, 1993 |
| Max in One Month | 13.0" (33.1 cm) | March 1993 |
| Max in One Season | 13.0" (33.1 cm) | 1992-93 |
| Max in One Year | 13.0" (33.1 cm) | 1993 |
| Earliest Snow | 0.4" (1.0 cm) | December 1, 1974 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 0.4" (1.0 cm) | December 1, 1974 |
| Latest Snow | 5.0" (12.7 cm) | April 3, 1987 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 5.0" (12.7 cm) | April 3, 1987 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
| Snowfall | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at BIRMINGHAM AP (8 mi from Birmingham, AL). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Birmingham, AL?
The all-time record high in Birmingham, AL is 105.9°F (41°C), set on July 13, 1980.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Birmingham, AL?
The all-time record low in Birmingham, AL is -5.9°F (-21°C), set on January 21, 1985.
What is the most rain Birmingham, AL has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Birmingham, AL is 9.75 inches, on September 16, 2004.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Birmingham, AL?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Birmingham, AL is 10.3 inches, on March 13, 1993.
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