October weather forecast
Alabama, USA

October in Alabama heralds a more definitive embrace of autumn. The state, in its entirety, witnesses a more pronounced dip in temperatures, painting a picture quite distinct from the heat of summer months past.

In central Alabama, the daytime temperatures offer a pleasant warmth, devoid of the intense heat that characterized the summer. This makes outdoor pursuits, be it hiking or simply enjoying the changing foliage, a delightful experience. As the month progresses, nights begin to cool significantly, introducing a crispness to the air that is synonymous with autumn. Coastal regions, which typically bear the brunt of the Gulf's humid influence, now experience clear and cooler nights. The drop in humidity levels further accentuates the comfortable conditions, making evenings by the coast particularly enjoyable.

October's rainfall is more sporadic, with heavy downpours becoming less frequent. The remnants of the hurricane season can still influence Alabama, especially its southern parts, but the likelihood diminishes as the month progresses. Afternoon showers can occur but are typically brief and less intense. The average temperatures are in the comfortable 50°F (10°C) to 80°F (26.7°C) range, with relaxed mornings and breezy evenings.

Comparatively, October stands in stark contrast to the impending colder months of November and December. While it offers the beauty and moderate temperatures of autumn, it doesn't yet bring the colder conditions that are imminent. Areas such as Valley Head, with their predilection for cooler temperatures, might see early frost, especially towards the end of the month. As October wraps up, Alabama gears up for the onset of winter, with November introducing the state to colder days and chillier nights.

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• Birmingham - October »
  The shift from September to October in Birmingham corresponds with a decrease in the average high-temperature, down to a still moderately hot 74.3°F (23.5°C) from a warm 84.9°F (29.4°C). October is the least humid month in Birmingham, with an average relative humidity of 71%.
• Montgomery - October »
  In Montgomery during October, the rain falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation. In Montgomery, during October, the rain falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.
• Mobile - October »
  On the first day of October in Mobile, Alabama, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:37 pm. With an average relative humidity of 70%, October is the least humid month in Mobile.
• Huntsville - October »
  October is the least humid month in Huntsville, with an average relative humidity of 73%. In October, in Huntsville the rain falls for 10.6 days.
• Tuscaloosa - October »
  In Tuscaloosa snow does not fall in March through October. In Tuscaloosa snow does not fall in March through October.
• Hoover - October »
  With an average relative humidity of 70%, October is the least humid month in Hoover, Alabama. With an average relative humidity of 70%, October is the least humid month in Hoover.
• Dothan - October »
  On the first day of October in Dothan sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 6:26 pm. In Dothan in October, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 1.89" (48mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Decatur - October »
  The onset of October in Decatur brings a small change in high-temperatures, falling from a warm 83.1°F (28.4°C) in September to an agreeable 72.1°F (22.3°C). In Decatur, in October, during 11 rainfall days, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Auburn - October »
  On the first day of October in Auburn sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 6:26 pm. In Auburn, during October, the rain falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation.
• Madison - October »
  In Madison snow does not fall in April through October. The onset of October in Madison entails a temperature shift, as the average high-temperature decreases from a warm 82.9°F (28.3°C) in September to a pleasant 72°F (22.2°C).
• Florence - October »
  The least humid month in Florence is October, with an average relative humidity of 72%. In Florence, during October, the rain falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation.
• Gadsden - October »
  September and October are months with the least rain in Gadsden when the rain falls for 10.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of rain. October is the least humid month in Gadsden, Alabama, with an average relative humidity of 73%.