, with relatively cold winters and hot, muggy summers, during which there are quite frequent thunderstorms.
, just north of the Tennessee River, at 200 meters (650 feet) above sea level. Around the city are hills, including Monte Sano Mountain, which is 494 meters (1,621 feet) high.
of the coldest month (January) is of 5.9 °C (43 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 27.4 °C (81 °F).
, from December to February, is quite cold, however, different situations arise. There are mild periods, in which subtropical air masses prevail, and the temperature can even exceed 20 °C (68 °F).
Snow occurs every year or so, even though you have to wait several years to see a heavy snowfall. On average, 6 centimeters (2.4 inches) of snow fall per year. The most abundant snowfall in one day was 40 cm (15.7 in), in December 1963.
, from June to August, is hot and muggy, with an often unpleasant combination of temperature and humidity. The sun shines quite often, although cloud coverings can form, which can produce thunderstorms.
Huntsville is a particularly hot city. There are long periods with temperatures of 36/37 °C (97/99 °F), sometimes even in September. The record is 41 °C (104 °F), recorded at the end of June 2012.
, from March to May and from September to November, the weather is variable. The rains are quite frequent, although there can be rainless periods of a week. However, spring is rainier than autumn.
In March and November, there can be cold air outbreaks, while in April and October they are rare. In May and September, there can be hot periods, with summer-like temperatures.
can form. Huntsville is located in an area particularly at risk, the so-called "Dixie Alley".
It is difficult to find a certainly favorable period in Huntsville. Summer is very hot and muggy. During the rest of the year, severe thunderstorms and heavy rains are possible. In winter, cold spells are possible.
You can therefore choose the months of April and October, with a preference for the second, and also the beginning of November, being a quieter and less rainy period.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of
5.9 °C, with a minimum of
0.6 °C and a maximum of
11.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-10 °C. However, it dropped to
-16.2 °C in January 1994.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
21 °C. However, it reached
27.8 °C in January 2008.
Precipitation amounts to
125 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13 kph.
February is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of
8.2 °C, with a minimum of
2.4 °C and a maximum of
13.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-7.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-17.3 °C in February 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
23.5 °C. However, it reached
28.3 °C in February 1996.
Precipitation amounts to
130 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is of
13.4 kph.
March is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
12.4 °C, with a minimum of
6.1 °C and a maximum of
18.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-4 °C. However, it dropped to
-11.2 °C in March 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
27 °C. However, it reached
31.1 °C in March 2007.
Precipitation amounts to
135 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is of
13.9 kph.
April is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
17.2 °C, with a minimum of
10.6 °C and a maximum of
23.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
1.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-4 °C in April 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30 °C. However, it reached
33 °C in April 2006.
Precipitation amounts to
125 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is of
13.2 kph.
May is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
21.9 °C, with a minimum of
15.7 °C and a maximum of
28.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
7 °C. However, it dropped to
3.9 °C in May 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33 °C. However, it reached
35.6 °C in May 1996.
Precipitation amounts to
120 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is of
11.3 kph.
June is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
25.9 °C, with a minimum of
20 °C and a maximum of
31.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
13.5 °C. However, it dropped to
9.4 °C in June 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35.5 °C. However, it reached
41.1 °C in June 2012.
Precipitation amounts to
105 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 30 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is of
9.4 kph.
July, the hottest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27.4 °C, with a minimum of
21.7 °C and a maximum of
33.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
17 °C. However, it dropped to
13.3 °C in July 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36.5 °C. However, it reached
40.6 °C in July 2012.
Precipitation amounts to
115 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
7.9 kph.
August is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
26.9 °C, with a minimum of
20.9 °C and a maximum of
32.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
15.5 °C. However, it dropped to
10.6 °C in August 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36 °C. However, it reached
40.6 °C in August 2007.
Precipitation amounts to
90 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
7.8 kph.
September is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
23.9 °C, with a minimum of
17.4 °C and a maximum of
30.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
9 °C. However, it dropped to
3.3 °C in September 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34.5 °C. However, it reached
38 °C in September 1999.
Precipitation amounts to
90 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is of
9.1 kph.
October is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
17.7 °C, with a minimum of
11 °C and a maximum of
24.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
1.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-2.2 °C in October 2013.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30.5 °C. However, it reached
37.8 °C in October 2019.
Precipitation amounts to
90 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is of
10 kph.
November is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
11.4 °C, with a minimum of
5.1 °C and a maximum of
17.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-4 °C. However, it dropped to
-8.3 °C in November 2013.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
25.5 °C. However, it reached
31.1 °C in November 2016.
Precipitation amounts to
110 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is of
11.2 kph.
December is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of
7.5 °C, with a minimum of
2.2 °C and a maximum of
12.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-6.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-11.2 °C in December 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
21.5 °C. However, it reached
26 °C in December 1998.
Precipitation amounts to
150 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 55 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
12.3 kph.