Weather in Birmingham in August
In an average August, Birmingham sees a daily high around 89°F and a low around 71°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 89°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 84°F to 95°F |
| Average low | 71°F |
| Typical low range | 67°F to 75°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
101°F
1983-08-21
Lowest
65°F
1986-08-31
Low
Highest
79°F
2010-08-02
Lowest
54°F
1992-08-29
Feels-like
Highest
143°F
1983-08-21
Lowest
58°F
1986-08-29
Humidity
Highest
24.2 g/m³
2005-08-21
Lowest
10.2 g/m³
2004-08-13
Wind
Highest
29 mph
2005-08-30
Lowest
3 mph
1996-08-08
Gust
Highest
75 mph
2005-08-30
Lowest
8 mph
1987-08-16
Precip
Wettest
7.51 in
2008
Driest
1.13 in
1990
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