Birmingham, AL weather in February
In February, Birmingham sees highs around 59°F and lows around 38°F: cool, with frequent rain. Rain falls on about 11 days.
- Normal high
- 59°F
- Normal low
- 38°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 5.0 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 56°F | 63°F |
| Normal low | 36°F | 42°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 36% | 37% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:43 am / 5:18 pm | 6:16 am / 5:42 pm |
| Daylight | 10.6 h | 11.4 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical February day
- 6 am42°Fdew point 36°F
- 9 am47°Fdew point 37°F
- Noon54°Fdew point 37°F
- 3 pm57°Fdew point 36°F
- 6 pm52°Fdew point 36°F
- 9 pm48°Fdew point 37°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Birmingham Airport (5 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 40% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 51%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F9 of 28
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 28
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 28
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow11 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below10 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 5.0 in; a dry February brings about 3.1 in and a wet one about 5.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 4 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.3 in.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202018: average high 67°F
- Coolest February2010: average high 50°F
- Wettest February2020: 13.3 in
- Driest February2000: 2.2 in
- Highest reading83°F (February 21, 2018)
- Lowest reading4°F (February 4, 1996)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
February compared with January and March
| January | February | March | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 55°F | 59°F | 67°F |
| Normal low | 35°F | 38°F | 45°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 5 | 9 | 16 |
| Daylight | 10.2 h | 11.0 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +4°F from January and +8°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Montgomery, AL85 mi · high 65°F · 9 wet days
- Drier: Panama City Beach, FL238 mi · high 67°F · 8 wet days
- Cooler: Murfreesboro, TN162 mi · high 53°F · 12 wet days
How Birmingham ranks in February
- Normal high157th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 6 in Alabama
- Wet days311th driest of 378
- Comfortable days123rd most of 340
What to pack for Birmingham in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 38°F, highs near 59°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
Heating and cooling
February has 459 heating degree days and 4 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Birmingham in February?
The normal high is 59°F and the normal low is 38°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 4°F (February 4, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Birmingham in February?
About 11 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 5.0 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2020 (13.3 in); the driest was in 2000 (2.2 in).
Does it snow in Birmingham in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 0.3 in.
Is February a good time to visit Birmingham?
February ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Birmingham (55 out of 100). It has about 9 comfortable days. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Birmingham Airport (USW00013876), 4.5 mi NE of the city center, 615 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Birmingham International Airport (722280-13876), 4.5 mi NE of the city center, 616 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.