Weather forecast for today
Bessemer, AL

Weather forecast for today

Thursday, May 15.

Partly Cloudy
5:45 am

7:42 pm
CDT
Partly Cloudy
86°F / 72°F
  • Wind: 12mph SSW
  • Humidity: 59%
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • UV index: 10
Today, on Thursday, May 15, sun and clouds will share the sky, creating a partly cloudy day.
The maximum temperature will be a blazing 86°F, while the minimum forecasted temperature is an agreeable 71.6°F.
The maximum heat index, which measures the combined effect of heat and moisture, is assessed at a blazing 91.4°F. Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade.
The expected high will be a few degrees higher than May's standard temperature of 81.9°F.
Sunrise was at 5:45 am and sunset will be at 7:42 pm; the daylight will last for 13h and 57min.

Current condition

Partly Cloudy
11:05 am CDT
Partly Cloudy
  • 81°F
  • Feels like: 84°F
  • Wind: 11mph SSW
  • Humidity: 66%
  • Dewpoint: 68°F
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 8
In Bessemer, at the moment, the sky is covered by scattered clouds with bright spots in between.
The temperature is a warm 80.6°F, with the feels-like temperature being computed to be a moderately hot 84.2°F. The current temperature is only a few degrees off the highest temperature for today.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature now?
At 11:05 am CDT, the temperature is 80.6°F.
What is the weather forecast for Bessemer for today?
On Thursday, changing cloud patterns will allow for periods of sunshine.
What will be the highest temperature today?
Today, the maximum temperature will be 86°F, while the minimum temperature will be 71.6°F. The maximum heat index, which modifies the air temperature to account for humidity, is estimated at 91.4°F.
The highest temperature will be a couple of degrees higher than the average maximum of 81.9°F in May. The lowest temperature will be noticeably higher than the average low of 61.2°F.
When is the sunrise / sunset today?
On Thursday, in Bessemer, sunrise was at 5:45 am and sunset will be at 7:42 pm (CDT).
How long is the day today?
Today, the daylight will last for 13h and 57min.

Hourly weather forecast

12 pm
  • 82°F
  • Feels like:
    88°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 12mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Humidity: 62%
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
1 pm
  • 84°F
  • Feels like:
    90°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Wind: 12mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Humidity: 58%
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
2 pm
  • 86°F
  • Feels like:
    91°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 12mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Humidity: 56%
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
3 pm
  • 84°F
  • Feels like:
    88°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 12mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 57%
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
4 pm
  • 84°F
  • Feels like:
    90°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 12mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 56%
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
5 pm
  • 84°F
  • Feels like:
    90°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 10mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 57%
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
6 pm
  • 84°F
  • Feels like:
    90°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 9mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 59%
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
7 pm
  • 82°F
  • Feels like:
    88°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 8mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 63%
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
Sunset: 7:42 pm
8 pm
  • 81°F
  • Feels like:
    84°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 6mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 70%
  • Precip. probability: 7%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
9 pm
  • 79°F
  • Feels like:
    82°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 6mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 74%
  • Precip. probability: 4%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
10 pm
  • 77°F
  • Feels like:
    82°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 6mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Humidity: 77%
  • Precip. probability: 8%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
11 pm
  • 77°F
  • Feels like:
    81°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 6mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Precip. probability: 11%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
Today, primarily dull and occasionally sun-filled weather is anticipated.
The temperature will vary between a maximum of 86°F and a minimum of 77°F. The hottest part of the day will be around 2 pm.
The highest temperature will be moderately higher than May's average maximum of 81.9°F. The lowest temperature is more comparable to June's average minimum of 68.4°F than the usual minimum of 61.2°F in May.
Updated: May 15, 2025 @ 16:05:55 UTC
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Bessemer, Alabama, USA

  • en: Bessemer, Alabama, USA
  • es: Bessemer, Alabama, EE.UU.
  • hr: Besemer, Alabama, SAD
  • sr: Besemer, Alabama, SAD
  • zh: 贝瑟默, 阿拉巴马, 美国
  • Latitude: 33.401777°
  • Longitude: -86.954437°
  • Elevation: 518 ft
  • Current time: 11:05am CDT
  • Sunrise: 5:45 am CDT
  • Sunset: 7:42 pm CDT
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
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