Weather forecast for today
Bessemer, AL

Weather forecast for today

Saturday, May 3.

Thunderstorms
5:55 am

7:33 pm
CDT
Thunderstorms
70°F / 52°F
  • Wind: 10mph SSW
  • Humidity: 89%
  • Precip. probability: 81%
  • Precipitation: 0.55"
  • UV index: 4
Today, in Bessemer, unstable skies bring the chance of thunderstorms.
The likelihood of rain is high, and precipitation will be moderate. The temperature is forecasted to vary between a maximum of a delightful 69.8°F and a minimum of a fresh 51.8°F.
With a forecast of 69.8°F, conditions deviate from May's average and instead resemble April's climate trend.
Sunrise will be at 5:55 am and sunset at 7:33 pm; the daylight will last for 13h and 38min.

Current condition

Cloudy
3:44 am CDT
Cloudy
  • 63°F
  • Feels like: 63°F
  • Wind: 3mph S
  • Humidity: 99%
  • Dewpoint: 61°F
  • Pressure: 29.89"Hg
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Visibility: 7mi
  • UV index: 0
In Bessemer, at the moment, the sun is struggling to shine through thick clouds.
Current rainfall is 0.08".
The temperature is a breezy 62.6°F. The current temperature is a few degrees off the highest temperature for today.

Weather radar - Bessemer, AL

Doppler radar displays precipitation for the past 2h and forecasts the next 30min

Frequently asked questions

Does it rain now in Bessemer?
Yes, it rains now. Current precipitation is 0.08".
What is the current temperature?
The current temperature (3:44 am CDT) is 62.6°F.
What is the weather forecast for Bessemer for today?
On Saturday, the forecast includes possible thunderstorms.
Will it rain today?
Moderate precipitation of 0.55" is predicted in Bessemer. The possibility of rainfall is high at 81%.
What will be the highest temperature today?
Today, the highest temperature in Bessemer will be 69.8°F, while the lowest temperature will be 51.8°F.
The maximum temperature will be noticeably lower than the average highest temperature of 81.9°F in May. Today, the lowest temperature will be also noticeably lower than the average low of 61.2°F.
When are sunrise and sunset today?
On Saturday, in Bessemer, sunrise will be at 5:55 am and sunset at 7:33 pm (CDT).
How many hours of daylight will Bessemer have today?
In Bessemer, the length of the day today will be 13h and 38min.

Hourly weather forecast

4 am
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 4mph S
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 99%
  • Precip. probability: 35%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 8mi
Sunrise: 5:55 am
6 am
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Rain
Rain
  • Wind: 4mph S
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 99%
  • Precip. probability: 81%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 4mi
8 am
  • 64°F
  • Feels like:
    64°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 6mph S
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Humidity: 93%
  • Precip. probability: 20%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 4mi
10 am
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 7mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 89%
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 6mi
12 pm
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    70°F
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 10mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 86%
  • Precip. probability: 63%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 5mi
2 pm
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    70°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 9mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Precip. probability: 51%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Visibility: 4mi
4 pm
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 8mph W
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Humidity: 80%
  • Precip. probability: 72%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 5mi
6 pm
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 7mph W
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Precip. probability: 17%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 8mi
Sunset: 7:33 pm
8 pm
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 3mph WNW
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Humidity: 93%
  • Precip. probability: 14%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
10 pm
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    59°F
Clear
Clear
  • Wind: 3mph NW
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 97%
  • Precip. probability: 7%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
Today, in Bessemer, a combination of cloud-filled, stormy and showery weather is forecasted.
Rain is anticipated from 4 am to 7 am, and from 11 am to 5 pm. With moderate precipitation of 0.31", most rainfall is expected at 3 pm.
The temperature will be between the lowest temperature of 57.2°F and the highest temperature of 68°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 11 am to 3 pm.
Today, the forecasted maximum will be more in line with April's average high of 73.9°F than May's 81.9°F. The expected low will be also more comparable to what’s typical in April than in May.
Updated: May 3, 2025 @ 08:44:36 UTC
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Bessemer, Alabama, USA

  • en: Bessemer, Alabama, USA
  • es: Bessemer, Alabama, EE.UU.
  • hr: Besemer, Alabama, SAD
  • sr: Besemer, Alabama, SAD
  • zh: 贝瑟默, 阿拉巴马, 美国
  • Latitude: 33.401777°
  • Longitude: -86.954437°
  • Elevation: 518 ft
  • Current time: 3:44am CDT
  • Sunrise: 5:55 am CDT
  • Sunset: 7:33 pm CDT
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
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