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Bessemer (AL) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Bessemer can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be very warm during the warmest months, and mild during the cooler months. It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Bessemer can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 33°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 13°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 1°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Bessemer is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1393 mm. Bessemer experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 154 mm in December, the wettest month, and 76 mm in June, the driest month.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Bessemer can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 9.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 4.9 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Birmingham, the United States of America (19 KM, 12 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Birmingham, the United States of America (19 KM, 12 Miles).

Forecast for Bessemer (AL)

Sun   Dec 22
10°C | -4°C
NE 3 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
13°C | 1°C
E 3 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
15°C | 2°C
SE 2 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Bessemer in the United States of America

During the months of March, April and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Bessemer?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Bessemer?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 13°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Bessemer?
    December tops the wettest month list with 154 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Bessemer?
    June is the driest month with 76 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Bessemer?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 283 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.