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Birmingham, Alabama

The skyline of Birmingham, Alabama, home to an estimated population of 196,357 people.

Birmingham climate

Birmingham’s warm season is balanced by humidity and a real winter

Birmingham’s published climate rows show a 90°F average summer high, 54 days above 90°F, a 37°F average winter low, and 42 days below freezing. Humidity is 77 percent, six months are comfortable, solar exposure is 1,655 peak sun hours per year, and March through June plus September and October are best while July, August, and January are toughest.

Air quality is labeled Excellent, allergy levels are Poor, long term fine particle pollution is 7.5 micrograms per cubic meter for the 2021 to 2025 modeled average, climate heat risk is Moderate, drought risk is Low, and weather volatility is Moderate. A comfortable Birmingham home needs cooling, shade, ventilation, winter heating, allergy alternatives, and storm preparation.

Living through the seasons

Summer and winter comfort tell a similar story.

Overall Comfort
Good

3 / 5

Average Summer High
90°F

Hot · 90°F

Days Above 90°F
54 days/year

Good

Summer Feel
Very Good

3.4 / 5

Average Winter Low
37°F / 3°C

Very Good

Days Below Freezing
42 days/year

Good

Winter Feel
Good

2.9 / 5

The shape of the year

Humidity, comfortable months, and sunshine show how the seasons differ.

Humidity
77%

Good

Comfortable Months
6 months

Fair

Solar Exposure
1655 peak sun hrs/yr

Fair

Air, allergies, and weather

Air quality and allergies shape day to day comfort. The best months and weather risks help with timing.

Air and allergies

Air Quality
Excellent

4.7 / 5

Allergy Levels
Poor

Current AQI

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Current PM2.5

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Timing and weather

Long Term Fine Particle Pollution
7.5 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average

Good · 7.5 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average

Best Months
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct
Toughest Months
Jul, Aug, Jan
Heat Risk
Moderate

Good

Drought Risk
Low
Weather Volatility
Moderate

3 / 5

Birmingham in everyday life

Could Birmingham work for you?

What may work well

  • The published rows show six comfortable months, a 37°F average winter low, Low drought risk, and an Excellent air quality label.
  • Birmingham’s parks, Railroad Park, civil rights history, arts, and recreation support an outdoor and indoor calendar.
  • The 2021 to 2025 modeled pollution average is 7.5 micrograms per cubic meter, with long term fine particle pollution labeled Good.
  • Birmingham’s climate rows point to heat, allergies, humidity, cooling, storms, power, and home comfort as the key planning questions.

What to think about

  • The average summer high is 90°F, 54 days exceed 90°F, and July, August, and January are toughest months.
  • Allergy levels are Poor, so six comfortable months do not answer questions about personal comfort.
  • Birmingham’s climate ledger lists Moderate heat risk while its separate safety hazard ledger lists High heat risk.
  • Humidity, 42 freezing days, power, storms, cooling, and the route home can affect comfort beyond the temperature rows.

Plan Birmingham’s heat, humidity, and winter together

  1. Visit in winter and summer

    Notice cooling, heating, windows, humidity, allergies, shade, lighting, parking, power, storms, and how the home feels after a cold or warm day.

  2. Price home comfort

    Review cooling, heating, insulation, windows, utilities in rent, insurance, maintenance, power, ventilation, shade, drainage, and storm preparation.

  3. Choose indoor alternatives

    Identify Railroad Park, civil rights history, arts and culture, recreation, parks, care options, and nearby choices for Poor allergy days, heat, rain, storms, or cold.

  4. Keep both heat fields visible

    Use the Moderate climate heat row and separate High safety hazard heat row alongside the 90°F summer high, 37°F winter low, 77 percent humidity, and six comfortable months.

Questions retirees ask

What is Birmingham’s summer weather like?

The published average summer high is 90°F, with 54 days above 90°F and Moderate climate heat risk. Birmingham’s Poor allergy level and 77 percent humidity make cooling, shade, and ventilation part of the home review.

Does Birmingham have cold winters?

The average winter low is 37°F and 42 days are below freezing. July, August, and January are toughest, so heating, windows, lighting, parking, power, and indoor alternatives deserve attention.

Is Birmingham humid?

Birmingham’s humidity row is 77 percent. Review ventilation, windows, air conditioning, heating, moisture, and the home’s comfort after heat, rain, allergies, or a cold day.

What are the toughest months in Birmingham?

July, August, and January are listed as toughest, while March through June plus September and October are best and six months are comfortable. Outdoor plans should be arranged around heat, allergies, storms, parks, care, and the exact home.

Why do Birmingham’s climate and safety ledgers differ on heat?

Birmingham’s climate ledger lists Moderate heat risk, while the separate safety hazard ledger lists High heat risk. Keep both labels visible with the temperature, humidity, power, cooling, shade, and emergency plan.

Birmingham offers a useful outdoor season and public spaces, while heat, humidity, allergies, winter cold, storms, power, and the actual home determine comfort. For Birmingham’s climate plan, choose Save, Compare, or Find my fit.

Sources

Climate comfort helps estimate how practical daily life may feel across the year, especially for heat, humidity, cold, and seasonal constraints.

Seasonal timing, health conditions, air conditioning, air quality, and elevation can change the lived experience.

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