Weather in Birmingham, Alabama, United States in May
In an average May, Birmingham sees a daily high around 81°F and a low around 59°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 81°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 72°F to 88°F |
| Average low | 59°F |
| Typical low range | 49°F to 67°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
96°F
2006-05-30
Lowest
54°F
2017-05-05
Low
Highest
72°F
1996-05-28
Lowest
39°F
2013-05-04
Feels-like
Highest
120°F
2006-05-28
Lowest
34°F
2013-05-04
Humidity
Highest
21.6 g/m³
2024-05-09
Lowest
5.9 g/m³
1986-05-03
Wind
Highest
13 mph
2010-05-02
Lowest
3 mph
2018-05-25
Precip
Wettest
11.50 in
2003
Driest
0.78 in
2007
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