October weather forecast
Alabama, USA

Share
Flag of Alabama, USA
Flag of Alabama, USA

Weather in October

October in Alabama heralds a more definitive embrace of autumn. The state, in its entirety, witnesses a more pronounced dip in temperatures, painting a picture quite distinct from the heat of summer months past.

In central Alabama, the daytime temperatures offer a pleasant warmth, devoid of the intense heat that characterized the summer. This makes outdoor pursuits, be it hiking or simply enjoying the changing foliage, a delightful experience. As the month progresses, nights begin to cool significantly, introducing a crispness to the air that is synonymous with autumn. Coastal regions, which typically bear the brunt of the Gulf's humid influence, now experience clear and cooler nights. The drop in humidity levels further accentuates the comfortable conditions, making evenings by the coast particularly enjoyable.

October's rainfall is more sporadic, with heavy downpours becoming less frequent. The remnants of the hurricane season can still influence Alabama, especially its southern parts, but the likelihood diminishes as the month progresses. Afternoon showers can occur but are typically brief and less intense. The average temperatures are in the comfortable 50°F (10°C) to 80°F (26.7°C) range, with relaxed mornings and breezy evenings.

Comparatively, October stands in stark contrast to the impending colder months of November and December. While it offers the beauty and moderate temperatures of autumn, it doesn't yet bring the colder conditions that are imminent. Areas such as Valley Head, with their predilection for cooler temperatures, might see early frost, especially towards the end of the month. As October wraps up, Alabama gears up for the onset of winter, with November introducing the state to colder days and chillier nights.

  • Birmingham - October »
    In Birmingham in October, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation. The least humid month in Birmingham is October, with an average relative humidity of 71%.
  • Montgomery - October »
    Overall, with cooler temperatures and picturesque fall colors, October exudes a charming warmth that is unique to this time of the year in Montgomery. In Montgomery, in October, during 8.1 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
  • Mobile - October »
    On the last day of October, in Mobile sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 6:05 pm CDT. In Mobile during October, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation.
  • Huntsville - October »
    October is the least humid month in Huntsville with an average relative humidity of 73%. In Huntsville, Alabama, in October, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation.
  • Tuscaloosa - October »
    October brings a sparkling autumn atmosphere to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, with crisp temperatures and lower humidity. October is the least humid month in Tuscaloosa, with an average relative humidity of 70%.
  • Hoover - October »
    In Hoover during October, the rain falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation. On the first day of October in Hoover sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 6:32 pm.
  • Dothan - October »
    May and October, with an average relative humidity of 69%, are the least humid months in Dothan, Alabama. In Dothan the average relative humidity in October is 69%.
  • Decatur - October »
    The least humid month in Decatur is October, with an average relative humidity of 72%. In Decatur in October, during 11 rainfall days, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
  • Auburn - October »
    On the first day of October in Auburn sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 6:27 pm. In Auburn in October, it is raining for 9.6 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation.
  • Madison - October »
    In Madison, during October, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation. With the onset of October, Madison experiences a modest temperature adjustment, with the average high-temperature receding from a moderately hot 82.9°F (28.3°C) in September to an agreeable 72°F (22.2°C).
  • Florence - October »
    In Florence snow does not fall in April through October. With October's onset, the weather in Florence shows a temperature decrease, transitioning from a moderately hot 82.8°F (28.2°C) in September to an agreeable 72.1°F (22.3°C).
  • Gadsden - October »
    With an average relative humidity of 73%, October is the least humid month in Gadsden, Alabama. In Gadsden, Alabama, snow does not fall in April through October.
[Resources]

Alabama, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location