July weather forecast
Alabama, USA

July in Alabama solidifies its position as one of the hottest months of the year, showcasing peak summer temperatures and heightened humidity levels. Across the state, the consistent warmth of July is palpable, with only minor variances between regions.

Central Alabama experiences the brunt of the summer heat. Daytime temperatures are consistently high, often making outdoor activities best suited for early morning or late evening. Nights, while providing a reprieve from the daytime heat, remain warm and humid. Coastal areas, always under the sway of the Gulf, intensify their summer profile with heightened humidity levels. The combination of warmth and humidity often results in muggy and balmy nights, which are a hallmark of Alabama's summer.

Rainfall in July, while still present, sees a change in pattern. Isolated, intense thunderstorms become more common, often materializing in the afternoon hours. These thunderstorms, while providing a brief cooldown, can also contribute to the overall humidity. The risk of tornadoes reduces further in July, though the threat of severe weather, especially in the form of thunderstorms, remains present.

Tropical influences from the Gulf of Mexico can occasionally bring storm systems, with the southern parts of Alabama being more susceptible. These tropical systems can lead to prolonged periods of rainfall, interspersed with gusty conditions.

July is peak summer in Alabama, with the average high temperatures soaring to 93°F (33.9°C) in the central and southern regions. The majority of the state sees average highs above 90°F (32.2°C) during the day, while the nights register in the range of 68°F (20°C) to 78°F (25.6°C).

In comparison to the upcoming August, which continues the trend of high temperatures, July is often considered the pinnacle of Alabama's summer heat. Areas like Valley Head, even with their historically cooler tendencies, feel the summer's warmth in full measure, though they might still experience marginally cooler nights. As July comes to a close, Alabama braces for another month of summer heat, with August continuing the season's warm embrace.

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• Birmingham - July »
  In Birmingham during July, the rain falls for 17.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation. With an average of 10.7h of sunshine, July has the most sunshine of the year in Birmingham, Alabama.
• Montgomery - July »
  On the first day of July in Montgomery sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of July, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:43 pm CDT.
• Mobile - July »
  July in Mobile is the hottest month of the year characterized by temperatures reaching up to 90.9°F (32.7°C). In July, the average relative humidity in Mobile is 74%.
• Huntsville - July »
  In Huntsville, during July, the rain falls for 18.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation. With average high temperatures of 88.3°F (31.3°C) and lows of 68.9°F (20.5°C), July is the warmest month in Huntsville.
• Tuscaloosa - July »
  Tuscaloosa, Alabama is in the thick of summer in July, recording the year's highest temperatures from 71.8°F (22.1°C) to 91.6°F (33.1°C). On the last day of July, in Tuscaloosa sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 7:50 pm CDT.
• Hoover - July »
  July in Hoover, Alabama carries forward the trend of high heat and humidity from the previous month. On the first day of July in Hoover, Alabama, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 8:01 pm.
• Dothan - July »
  July in Dothan brings the zenith of the summer heat, giving the city some of its warmest days. July is the month when Dothan's temperatures reach their peak, with averages of 90.5°F (32.5°C) and lows of 73.6°F (23.1°C).
• Decatur - July »
  Decatur, Alabama, reaches its average highest temperatures in July, measuring 88.5°F (31.4°C) at the peak and 69.4°F (20.8°C) at the lowest. In Decatur, the month of July registers the highest temperatures, averaging 88.5°F (31.4°C) at the peak and 69.4°F (20.8°C) at the lowest.
• Auburn - July »
  In Auburn in July, during 22.4 rainfall days, 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. The months with the highest UV index in Auburn are June and July, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• Madison - July »
  The month with the most rainfall in Madison is July, when the rain falls for 17.2 days and typically aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation. In Madison during July, the rain falls for 17.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation.
• Florence - July »
  July, with its average high-temperature of 88.7°F (31.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 69.4°F (20.8°C), holds the record as the warmest month in Florence. June and July, with an average of 10.5h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Florence.
• Gadsden - July »
  In Gadsden during July, the rain falls for 21.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation. In Gadsden, Alabama, in July, it is raining for 21.2 days, with typically 3.39" (86mm) of accumulated precipitation.