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consensus of the three models
7-day forecast
where the models agree, and where they split
Birmingham, AL is at its warmest in Aug (average highs near 91°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 38°F), with roughly 53 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Birmingham right now, and see exactly where they disagree.
Birmingham climate by month
average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
55°
38°
Feb
63°
44°
Mar
67°
47°
Apr
72°
53°
May
81°
62°
Jun
88°
68°
Jul
89°
72°
Aug
91°
71°
Sep
84°
67°
Oct
76°
56°
Nov
66°
49°
Dec
57°
40°
Common questions
What's the weather in Birmingham today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Birmingham today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Birmingham today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Birmingham and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Birmingham?
No single model is always right. NWS, American, European each run their own physics, so we line all three up: when they agree the Birmingham forecast is reliable, and when they split you should expect surprises. See our tested US accuracy scoreboard for how the models compare.
What is the warmest month in Birmingham?
Aug is typically the warmest month in Birmingham, with average highs around 91°F.
How cold does Birmingham get?
The coldest month in Birmingham is Jan, when overnight lows average about 38°F.
How much rain does Birmingham get?
Birmingham sees roughly 53 in of precipitation a year, with Sep usually the wettest month.
The forecasts Americans check
The two biggest apps keep their model a secret, so we can't show their numbers, only link you to them. The National Weather Service is public, so its data sits right in the comparison above.