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Climate in Birmingham, Alabama

Climate comfort can shape daily life, travel timing, health routines, and whether a place feels practical across the year.

Climate Comfort

Overall Comfort

3.8 / 5 · Very Good

Summer Feel

3 / 5 · Good

Average Summer High

Very Hot · 99°F

Days Above 90°F

69 days/year

Winter Feel

4 / 5 · Very Good

Average Winter Low

37°F / 3°C

Days Below Freezing

51 days/year

Humidity

Humid · 77% average

Comfortable Months

8 months

Solar Exposure

1,625 peak-sun-hr/yr · Moderate

Weather Signals

Air Quality

4.2 / 5 · Excellent

Current AQI

AQI 47 · Good

Recent Fine-Particle Pollution

Good · 7.5 µg/m³ multi-year average

Best Months

APR, MAY, OCT

Toughest Months

DEC, JAN, FEB

Allergy Levels

Poor

Heat Risk

Moderate

Drought Risk

High

Weather Volatility

3 / 5 · Moderate

How to use this tab

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

What to verify

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