August weather forecast
Alabama, USA

August in Alabama remains firmly within the bounds of summer, often rivaling July in terms of heat and humidity. Throughout the state, August's unyielding warmth is a consistent feature, leaving little room for cooler interludes.

Central Alabama, much like the previous month, faces persistent high temperatures. Days are sweltering, and any outdoor ventures are best reserved for the cooler parts of the day. Nighttimes offer a slight decline in temperature but retain a warmth intensified by high humidity levels. The coastal regions, ever under the spell of the Gulf, maintain their muggy character. The humidity, coupled with the heat, makes for balmy nights, reminiscent of the deep southern summers that Alabama is known for.

Rainfall patterns in August mirror those of July. Afternoon thunderstorms, often isolated but intense, are a frequent occurrence. These storms, while offering short-lived respite from the heat, can contribute to the humid atmosphere. August, being a part of the hurricane season, sees the potential for tropical systems emerging from the Gulf of Mexico. Such systems, when they make landfall or skirt the coast, can bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and in some instances, flooding, especially to the southern parts of the state.

August is hot in the summer season of Alabama, with many sunny days and mostly clear skies. The temperatures scale down from the peak of summer to register in the average range of 69°F (20.6°C) to 93°F (33.9°C).

In comparison to September, which initiates a subtle transition towards autumn, August holds onto summer's full intensity. Even traditionally cooler locales, like Valley Head, face the brunt of August's heat, though their nights might be marginally more refreshing. As August draws to an end, Alabama looks forward to a gradual cooling trend and the eventual onset of autumn, starting with the milder days of September.

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• Birmingham - August »
  On the first day of August in Birmingham, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:47 pm. August, while maintaining high temperatures similar to July, prescribes slightly cooler weather in Birmingham.
• Montgomery - August »
  August temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 90.9°F (32.7°C) and a low-temperature of 72.1°F (22.3°C). On the first day of August in Montgomery, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:43 pm.
• Mobile - August »
  The highest point of temperatures in Mobile, Alabama, falls in July and August, when the average high-temperature ascends to 90.9°F (32.7°C). Temperatures in Mobile reach their maximum during July and August, recording an average high-temperature of 90.9°F (32.7°C).
• Huntsville - August »
  August holds onto summer's tail, making it the last month of sustained heat in Huntsville. In Huntsville in August, it is raining for 17.6 days, with typically 3.74" (95mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Tuscaloosa - August »
  In August, in Tuscaloosa the rain falls for 20.6 days. The average relative humidity in August in Tuscaloosa is 73%.
• Hoover - August »
  The month with the most rainfall in Hoover is August, when the rain falls for 18 days and typically aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation. As August arrives in Hoover the usual summer heat starts to mellow down marking the impending end of the season.
• Dothan - August »
  The months with the highest humidity in Dothan are August and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%. The months with the highest UV index in Dothan are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• Decatur - August »
  In Decatur in August, during 19 rainfall days, 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In August, the average sunshine duration in Decatur is 10.1h.
• Auburn - August »
  In Auburn in August, it is raining for 22.1 days, with typically 4.29" (109mm) of accumulated precipitation. On the last day of August, in Auburn, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 7:08 pm CDT.
• Madison - August »
  In Madison, Alabama, in August, it is raining for 16.2 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation. May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Madison, Alabama.
• Florence - August »
  In Florence in August, it is raining for 18.2 days, with typically 3.31" (84mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Florence, in August, during 18.2 rainfall days, 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Gadsden - August »
  In Gadsden during August, the rain falls for 19.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation. August in Gadsden sees a marginal reduction in temperature from July's peak, signaling a near end to the intense summer season.