August weather forecast
Alabama, USA

August in Alabama remains firmly within the bounds of summer, often rivaling July in terms of heat and humidity. Throughout the state, August's unyielding warmth is a consistent feature, leaving little room for cooler interludes.

Central Alabama, much like the previous month, faces persistent high temperatures. Days are sweltering, and any outdoor ventures are best reserved for the cooler parts of the day. Nighttimes offer a slight decline in temperature but retain a warmth intensified by high humidity levels. The coastal regions, ever under the spell of the Gulf, maintain their muggy character. The humidity, coupled with the heat, makes for balmy nights, reminiscent of the deep southern summers that Alabama is known for.

Rainfall patterns in August mirror those of July. Afternoon thunderstorms, often isolated but intense, are a frequent occurrence. These storms, while offering short-lived respite from the heat, can contribute to the humid atmosphere. August, being a part of the hurricane season, sees the potential for tropical systems emerging from the Gulf of Mexico. Such systems, when they make landfall or skirt the coast, can bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and in some instances, flooding, especially to the southern parts of the state.

August is hot in the summer season of Alabama, with many sunny days and mostly clear skies. The temperatures scale down from the peak of summer to register in the average range of 69°F (20.6°C) to 93°F (33.9°C).

In comparison to September, which initiates a subtle transition towards autumn, August holds onto summer's full intensity. Even traditionally cooler locales, like Valley Head, face the brunt of August's heat, though their nights might be marginally more refreshing. As August draws to an end, Alabama looks forward to a gradual cooling trend and the eventual onset of autumn, starting with the milder days of September.

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• Birmingham - August »
  On the first day of August in Birmingham sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 7:46 pm. In Birmingham in August, it is raining for 15.7 days, with typically 1.89" (48mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Montgomery - August »
  In Montgomery, in August, during 19.4 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. The months with the most rainfall in Montgomery are August and December, with an average 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.
• Mobile - August »
  The month with the most rainfall in Mobile is August, when the rain falls for 23.6 days and typically aggregates up to 5.55" (141mm) of precipitation. In August, in Mobile the rain falls for 23.6 days.
• Huntsville - August »
  August holds onto summer's tail, making it the last month of sustained heat in Huntsville. On the first day of August in Huntsville sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 7:48 pm.
• Tuscaloosa - August »
  In Tuscaloosa, during August, the rain falls for 20.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation. On the first day of August in Tuscaloosa, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 7:49 pm.
• Hoover - August »
  As August arrives in Hoover the usual summer heat starts to mellow down marking the impending end of the season. The month with the most rainfall in Hoover is August, when the rain falls for 18 days and typically aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.
• Dothan - August »
  The months with the highest humidity in Dothan are August and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%. The months with the highest humidity in Dothan are August and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.
• Decatur - August »
  In Decatur, in August, during 19 rainfall days, 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Decatur, in August, during 19 rainfall days, 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Auburn - August »
  In Auburn in August, during 22.1 rainfall days, 4.29" (109mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Auburn anticipates an average minimum temperature of 71.2°F (21.8°C) in the month of August.
• Madison - August »
  In Madison, in August, during 16.2 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Madison, in August, it is raining for 16.2 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Florence - August »
  August's arrival in Florence registers an average high-temperature of a still hot 88°F (31.1°C), closely aligning with the temperature of the previous month. In Florence in August, it is raining for 18.2 days, with typically 3.31" (84mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Gadsden - August »
  August's advent in Gadsden presents an average high-temperature of a still tropical 89.1°F (31.7°C), indicating a slight variation from the conditions of the previous month. On the first day of August in Gadsden, Alabama, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 7:44 pm.