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The climate of Alabama (United
States of America)
Alabama is one of the states of the United States of America and is
situated in the southeastern part of the United States. Where slavery
and racism are concerned Alabama has an illustrious history. The
cultivation of cotton has always been one of the main sources of
income for Alabama. Although slavery was abolished a long time ago
racism remains a real problem in Alabama and several of its
surrounding states. Race murders, discrimination and segregation seem
to be unexterminable elements in the society of Alabama.
Alabama has a warm Mediterranean climate with mild
winters and warm summers. Summers here are among the hottest in the
United States. Average temperatures during the warmest months June,
July and August are about 32-33 degrees Celsius (89.6-91.4 degrees
Fahrenheit). During the summer peaks in temperatures of 39 degrees
Celsius (102 degrees Fahrenheit) are not uncommon. However, hot
summers do not guarantee summer weather. The sun shines about 9 hours
per day. Because of its relatively warm climate vegetation in the
southern part of the state grows for 300 days per year.
During the second part of the year there is a risk of
tropical storms and hurricanes in Alabama. Although Alabama is
officially located outside Hurricane Alley and the number of
“twisters” that occur here is low there is a risk of damage or even
casualties caused by tornadoes. This is because the highest number of
tornadoes of the highest category (F5) can be recorded here.
Climate information of places in Alabama
The climate information given on this page is only brief. Specific
information on weather and climate can be found on the pages per
region or city. The following climate information is available for
Alabama:
Climate information
Throughout Alabama several climate figures and temperatures can be
recorded. The figures below are for Montgomery and cannot be seen as
an average for this state. For climate figures for other places and
regions in Alabama please, visit the individual climate pages.
More climate information
Climate tables are useful but they don’t give an overall picture of
the climate and possible weather conditions during a period of time.
How high the chances are of hot or cold weather or hurricanes can
often not be found in these tables. This is why we offer extra climate
information per month. The figures below apply to Montgomery. For
climate figures on specific regions and places please, visit the
relevant individual climate pages
Disclaimer
The information at this site was carefully composed from climate data collected by meteorological services, meteorological offices, climate experts and other sources. “More climate info” is based on statistics, climate data and personal experience. No rights can be derived from this site. Weather has no memory and gives no guaranties. Nothing is as changeable and unpredictable as the weather. The authors of this site feel in no way responsible for any damages caused by misinterpretation or other circumstances that may influence your holiday or trip to a certain destination. We provide information, it’s up to the reader to use it to it’s benefit.
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= 6-30 mm ●
= 31-60 mm ●
= 61-100 mm ●
= 101-200 mm ●
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over 200 mm
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= 1.2-2.4 inches ● 
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= 4.1-8 inches ● 
= over 8 inches
