~~ The climate of Alabama is best described as being a humid subtropical climate. This is especially true in the southern part of the state with its close proximity to the Gulf of Mexico.
They suffer very hot summers (summers in Alabama are among the hottest in the United States).
~~ Lots of rain throughout the year. March is typically the wettest month and October is the dries.
~~ The Northern parts of the state, especially in the Appalachian Mountains in the Northeast, tend to be much closer to a Continental climate.
~~ Generally, the state is hot and humid in the summer months.
Mild in winter months but (of course) it is quite cooler in the mountains.
~~ Temperatures range from a January high of 50°F and a low of 0°32°F to a July high of 90°F and a low of 70°F.
~~ Alabama is also prone to strikes by hurricanes.
Southern Alabama, in common with much of the southeastern coast, has frequent thunderstorms, averaging around 70 days per year.
~~ Tornadoes are common in Alabama throughout the state, although the peak season for tornadoes varies from the northern to southern parts of the state.
Also, Alabama is one of the only places in the world that has a secondary tornado season (November and December) in addition to the Spring severe weather season
~~ Snow is a rare event in much of Alabama.
Taken from:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alabama#Climate
You will find a temperature and a rainfall graph for Birmingham at this site:
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/country/2/climate/North-America/Alabama.html
2007-01-28 09:43:41
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answered by Yellowstonedogs 7
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temperate climate in the north and central. and subtropical in the coastal regions.30's to 40's in the winter and 70's to 90's or more in the summer.I have visited there in the mid spring and temps were all ready in the low 70's.
2007-01-28 09:53:33
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answered by ruwako2002 3
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