Weather in August in Alabama
Planning a getaway to Alabama this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Alabama in August?
Alabama is a region in the United States of America. The weather in Alabama in August can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from mild to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy. The month of August is in the summer season.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild in Echo Lake Park at 18°C to very warm in Jasper at 34°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C in Jasper and 5°C in Echo Lake Park. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in Alabama. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Salishan Beach with an average of 25 mm to heavy rainfall in Tillmans Corner with 203 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Birmingham enjoys approximately 261 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Alabama in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Alabama climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Alabama?
Birmingham
In August Birmingham generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Montgomery
In August Montgomery generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Gulf Shores
In August Gulf Shores generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Orange Beach
In August Orange Beach generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Huntsville
In August Huntsville generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Alabama, in the United States of America.
Is August the best time to visit Alabama?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Birmingham, August might be a good time to visit Alabama.
On average, the best time to visit Alabama is in October with generally perfect weather in Birmingham. On the other hand, the month of January tends to have poor weather conditions.
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