Weather in Birmingham in May
In an average May, Birmingham sees a daily high around 81°F and a low around 61°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 81°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 73°F to 87°F |
| Average low | 61°F |
| Typical low range | 51°F to 69°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
97°F
1996-05-24
Lowest
57°F
2017-05-05
Low
Highest
75°F
1989-05-26
Lowest
39°F
2004-05-04
Feels-like
Highest
120°F
1996-05-24
Lowest
33°F
2004-05-04
Humidity
Highest
22.2 g/m³
1991-05-28
Lowest
5.1 g/m³
1986-05-03
Wind
Highest
20 mph
2022-05-06
Lowest
3 mph
1993-05-29
Gust
Highest
53 mph
1989-05-05
Lowest
8 mph
2007-05-20
Precip
Wettest
10.65 in
2025
Driest
1.01 in
2007
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