Birmingham, AL weather in June
In June, Birmingham sees highs around 88°F and lows around 69°F: hot and humid, with frequent rain. Expect about 11 wet days.
- Normal high
- 88°F
- Normal low
- 69°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 4.8 in total
- Muggy days
- 21
- dew point 65°F+
How June changes from start to finish
| June 1 | June 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 86°F | 90°F |
| Normal low | 65°F | 71°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 36% | 37% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:38 am / 7:51 pm | 5:40 am / 8:01 pm |
| Daylight | 14.2 h | 14.3 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 June day
- 6 am72°Fdew point 67°F
- 9 am80°Fdew point 68°F
- Noon84°Fdew point 67°F
- 3 pm85°Fdew point 66°F
- 6 pm82°Fdew point 66°F
- 9 pm75°Fdew point 67°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Birmingham Airport (5 mi away); average wind 5 mph; clear or few clouds in 31% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 40%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more13 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more21 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow11 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 30
Average days per June, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in June
Normal precipitation is 4.8 in; a dry June brings about 3.0 in and a wet one about 5.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 4 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How June varies from year to year
- Warmest June, 1991-20202011: average high 95°F
- Coolest June1997: average high 83°F
- Wettest June2017: 10.8 in
- Driest June1993: 1.5 in
- Highest reading103°F (June 30, 2012)
- Lowest reading49°F (June 7, 1998)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
June compared with May and July
| May | June | July | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 82°F | 88°F | 91°F |
| Normal low | 61°F | 69°F | 72°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Daylight | 13.9 h | 14.3 h | 14.1 h |
Highs change by +6°F from May and +3°F into July.
Nearby alternatives in June
- Cooler: Gatlinburg, TN241 mi · high 80°F · 15 wet days
How Birmingham ranks in June
- Normal high120th warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 6 in Alabama
- Wet days260th driest of 378
- Comfortable days251st most of 340
What to pack for Birmingham in June
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 88°F and about 21 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.3 hours of daylight and highs near 88°F
Heating and cooling
June has 0 heating degree days and 399 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Birmingham in June?
The normal high is 88°F and the normal low is 69°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest June reading was 103°F (most recently on June 30, 2012).
Does it rain a lot in Birmingham in June?
About 11 days in June have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.8 in. The wettest June in 1991-2020 was in 2017 (10.8 in); the driest was in 1993 (1.5 in).
Is June a good time to visit Birmingham?
June ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Birmingham (44 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day and about 13 days at 90°F or hotter. 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.