Birmingham, AL
Alabama · Records since 1895–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 2007
+11° from 91° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1969
-14° from 72° normalAll-Time Records — Birmingham
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 102°F | August 11, 2007 |
| 2 | 100°F | August 11, 2010 |
| 3 | 99°F | August 11, 1999 |
| 4 | 99°F | August 11, 1956 |
| 5 | 98°F | August 11, 1957 |
| 6 | 98°F | August 11, 1954 |
| 7 | 98°F | August 11, 1935 |
| 8 | 98°F | August 11, 1896 |
| 9 | 97°F | August 11, 2019 |
| 10 | 97°F | August 11, 1995 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 58°F | August 11, 1969 |
| 2 | 59°F | August 11, 1967 |
| 3 | 61°F | August 11, 1989 |
| 4 | 62°F | August 11, 1962 |
| 5 | 62°F | August 11, 1917 |
Heat Wave Summary — Birmingham
threshold: 96°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date132 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1895–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Birmingham
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Aug 4, 2007 – Aug 23, 2007 | 20 | 105°F (Aug 15) | 101°F | 76°F |
| 2 | Jul 6, 2000 – Jul 20, 2000 | 15 | 103°F (Jul 19) | 98°F | 72°F |
| 3 | Jul 19, 1952 – Jul 30, 1952 | 12 | 106°F (Jul 25) | 102°F | 72°F |
| 4 | Jul 8, 1980 – Jul 19, 1980 | 12 | 106°F (Jul 13) | 101°F | 74°F |
| 5 | Jun 29, 1902 – Jul 10, 1902 | 12 | 102°F (Jul 8) | 99°F | 74°F |
| 6 | Jul 18, 1993 – Jul 29, 1993 | 12 | 102°F (Jul 23) | 100°F | 74°F |
| 7 | Jun 23, 1897 – Jul 4, 1897 | 12 | 101°F (Jun 27) | 98°F | 76°F |
| 8 | Sep 1, 1925 – Sep 10, 1925 | 10 | 106°F (Sep 5) | 102°F | 74°F |
| 9 | Jul 5, 1930 – Jul 14, 1930 | 10 | 106°F (Jul 12) | 100°F | 73°F |
| 10 | Jun 23, 1954 – Jul 2, 1954 | 10 | 103°F (Jul 1) | 100°F | 70°F |
Heat Waves Per Year
Warm Summer Nights (Jun–Aug)
Nights where the overnight low exceeded the 1991–2020 normal low
Above-Normal Summer Nights Per Year
Average June–August Low by Decade
Overnight lows · complete decades only
Precipitation
Actual vs. 1991–2020 full-month and full-season normals
Monthly Precipitation — Last 24 Months
Blue = actual · dashed line = monthly normal
Annual Precipitation Per Year (1970–2026)
Blue = above average · tan = below average · gold = 2026 (partial)
Heavy Rain Days Per Year (≥ 1.0")
Compare year-to-year changes in days with heavy rainfall (≥ 1.0")
Month in Review — July 2026
Average temperature · July 2026
28th-warmest month on record
16th-warmest July of 131 on record
+1.5° vs. 81.3° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
7 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 25–31, 2026, peaking at 95°F)
The longest July streak since 2025 (1 year). The July record is 27 days, set in 2010.
Average July Temperature by Year
1896–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2010 | 84.7°F |
| 2 | 1980 | 84.4°F |
| 3 | 1930 | 83.9°F |
| 4 | 1993 | 83.8°F |
| 5 | 2016 | 83.7°F |
| 6 | 1902 | 83.7°F |
| 7 | 1954 | 83.6°F |
| 8 | 2006 | 83.4°F |
| 9 | 1977 | 83.4°F |
| 10 | 2012 | 83.4°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 2007 | 86.9°F |
| 2 | August 1995 | 84.8°F |
| 3 | August 2010 | 84.7°F |
| 4 | July 2010 | 84.7°F |
| 5 | July 1980 | 84.4°F |
| 6 | September 1925 | 84.2°F |
| 7 | July 1930 | 83.9°F |
| 8 | July 1993 | 83.8°F |
| 9 | July 2016 | 83.7°F |
| 10 | August 2006 | 83.7°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | 82.8°F | 16th of 131 |
| Montgomery, AL | 83.4°F | 34th of 154 |
| Huntsville, AL | 81.1°F | 34th of 117 |
| Muscle Shoals, AL | 81.2°F | 43rd of 127 |