February weather forecast
Birmingham, AL

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The colorful evening sky in Birmingham City, Alabama
The colorful evening sky in Birmingham City, Alabama

Weather in February

Weather transition from January to February in Birmingham, Alabama highlights a slight rise in temperature, including the maximum, which reaches 56.1°F (13.4°C). Rainfall days increase, bringing higher expected cumulative precipitation than the earlier month. Despite an increase in average daylight hours, relatively more extensive cloud cover limits the amount of sunlight reaching the surface. As compared to the cooler January, temperatures gradually increase throughout February, laying out a greener and wetter environment. The city retains a moderate wind flow, ensuring a mild breezy atmosphere.

Temperature

Birmingham's weather shows a minor temperature rise with the arrival of February, moving from a cool 50.7°F (10.4°C) in January to a moderate 56.1°F (13.4°C). Birmingham usually reports an average low-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) during the month of February.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in February in Birmingham is 78%.

Rainfall

In February, in Birmingham, the rain falls for 10.7 days. Throughout February, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Birmingham, there are 143.1 rainfall days, and 18.58" (472mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Birmingham, Alabama. In February, in Birmingham, it is snowing for 0.8 days. Throughout February, 0.08" (2mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 2.5 snowfall days, and 0.35" (9mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Birmingham, the average length of the day in February is 11h and 1min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.7h of sunshine, February has the least sunshine of the year in Birmingham.

UV index

In Birmingham, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in February converts into the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average February temperature in Birmingham?

February temperatures in Birmingham vary between a high-temperature of 56.1°F (13.4°C) and a low-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C).

What is the average humidity in February in Birmingham?

The average relative humidity in February is 78%.

How many days does it rain in February in Birmingham?

In February, the rain falls for 10.7 days. Throughout February, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in February in Birmingham?

In Birmingham, in February, during 0.8 snowfall days, 0.08" (2mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Birmingham have in February?

The average day length in February is 11h and 1min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in February in Birmingham?

On the first day of February in Birmingham, Alabama, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Birmingham?

With an average of 4.7h of sunshine, February has the least sunshine of the year in Birmingham, Alabama.

How many hours of sunshine does Birmingham have in February?

In Birmingham, Alabama, the average sunshine duration in February is 4.7h.

How high is the UV index in February in Birmingham?

In Birmingham, Alabama, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in February
Birmingham, AL

Average temperature in February - Birmingham, AL
  • Average high temperature in February: 56.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 39.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.2°F).

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Average pressure in February
Birmingham, AL

Average pressure in February - Birmingham, AL
  • Average pressure in February: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in February
Birmingham, AL

Average wind speed in February - Birmingham, AL
  • Average wind speed in February: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in February
Birmingham, AL

Average humidity in February - Birmingham, AL
  • Average humidity in February: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in February
Birmingham, AL

Average rainfall in February - Birmingham, AL
  • Average rainfall in February: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.02").

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Average rainfall days in February
Birmingham, AL

Average rainfall days in February - Birmingham, AL
  • Average rainfall days in February: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.9 days).

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Average snowfall in February
Birmingham, AL

Average snowfall in February - Birmingham, AL
  • Average snowfall in February: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in February
Birmingham, AL

Average snowfall days in February - Birmingham, AL
  • Average snowfall days in February: 0.8 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Birmingham, AL

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Birmingham, AL
  • Average daylight in February: 11h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in February
Birmingham, AL

Average sunshine days in February - Birmingham, AL
  • Average sunshine days in February: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.1 days).

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Average UV index in February
Birmingham, AL

Average UV index in February - Birmingham, AL
  • Average UV index in February: 3

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in February
Birmingham, AL

Average cloud cover in February - Birmingham, AL
  • Average cloud cover in February: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in February
Birmingham, AL

Average visibility in February - Birmingham, AL
  • Average visibility in February: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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