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Opelika weather

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NWSNational Blend (NBM)
75°
Mainly clear
Feels 80° · Wind 9 mph · Humidity 90%
AmericanNOAA GFS
75°
Clear
Feels 80° · Wind 7 mph · Humidity 87%
EuropeanECMWF
76°
Mainly clear
Feels 80° · Wind 8 mph · Humidity 78%

Latest for Opelika: NWS (National Blend (NBM)): 75° Mainly clear · American (NOAA GFS): 75° Clear · European (ECMWF): 76° Mainly clear.

Opelika weather in numbers

from 30 years of measured normals

Opelika swings 53°F across the year, from 92°F highs in August to 39°F lows in January, and September is usually the wettest month in a year that brings about 55 in of precipitation.

Warmest month
August
92°F average high
Coldest month
January
39°F average low
Wettest month
September
55 in a year
Below freezing
Never
overnight lows stay above 32°F
Comfortable
4 months
February, March, April and October
Residents
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The weather map: all three models at once

NWS, American, European side by side around Opelika and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

Rain in the next 24 hours, model by model

each model's own hourly precipitation, side by side

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14-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split

Opelika, AL is at its warmest in Aug (average highs near 92°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 39°F), with roughly 55 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Opelika right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United States before you trust any single number.

Opelika climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
57°
39°
Feb
64°
45°
Mar
68°
49°
Apr
75°
54°
May
81°
63°
Jun
88°
68°
Jul
90°
72°
Aug
92°
72°
Sep
84°
66°
Oct
76°
56°
Nov
67°
49°
Dec
58°
41°

Which forecast is most accurate in Opelika?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
89
/100rank #1
91±0.9°F96±1.3 mph8290% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
56
/100rank #2
82±1.8°F92±2.4 mph039% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1999 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United States, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

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Common questions

What's the weather in Opelika today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Opelika 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 Opelika today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Opelika 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 Opelika?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Opelika (CheckWeather Score 89/100), ahead of the American at 56. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the US accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Opelika?
August is typically the warmest month in Opelika, with average highs around 92°F.
How cold does Opelika get?
The coldest month in Opelika is January, when overnight lows average about 39°F.
How much rain does Opelika get?
Opelika sees roughly 55 in of precipitation a year, with September usually the wettest month.

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