, with mild winters (though characterized by short cold waves) and long, hot and humid summers, during which there are quite frequent thunderstorms.
, near the delta of the Mobile and Tensaw rivers, and in front of a bay that opens into the Gulf of Mexico. Off the coast are a barrier island, Dauphin Island, and a peninsula, Mobile Point.
of the coldest month (January) is of 10.6 °C (51 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 27.8 °C (82 °F).
amounts to 1,705 millimeters (67.1 inches) per year: it is therefore abundant.
, from December to February, is mild.
The sun shines quite often, although there are periods characterized by clouds, rain and wind.
Normally the days are mild, but at night it is often cold, and the temperature can approach the freezing point.
There may be warm periods even in the middle of winter, when the temperature can reach or exceed 25 °C (77 °F).
, in which the temperature drops below freezing, usually down to -6/-7 °C (19/21 °F), while during the day it remains about 4/5 °C (39/41 °F).
The record is -16 °C (3 °F), recorded in January 1985. From 2001 to 2020, the temperature dropped once to -10 °C (14 °F), in January 2014.
Snow in Mobile is very rare, however, from time to time there may be a snowfall with a few centimeters of accumulation.
, from June to September, is hot and muggy. Due to high humidity the heat is sweltering, even though the breeze blows from the sea. The combination of humidity and temperature can produce a perceived temperature of 40 °C (104 °F) and above.
On the hottest days of the year, the temperature usually reaches 36/37 °C (97/99 °F). The record is 40.5 °C (105 °F), recorded in August 2000.
The sun often shines, but the sky is not always clear, as cloud coverings can form, which can give rise to thunderstorms.
or tropical storms. Hurricane season runs from June to November, although the period in which they are most likely is from August to October. Due to its position on the coast, the city is particularly at risk. Indeed, Mobile was hit several times by hurricanes, most notably by Hurricane Frederic in September 1979 and by Hurricane Katrina in August 2005.
, from March to May and from early October to late November, are generally warm to hot seasons, with infrequent rains (but when it rains, the rains can be abundant).
Sometimes there can be some bursts of cold air, especially in March and November, which generally bring a bit of cold especially at night.
In April and October it can exceed 30 °C (86 °F), while in May there is already often summer-like heat.
temperature ranges between 17 °C (63 °F) and 30 °C (85 °F). The sea is warm enough for swimming from May to October or November, while in winter it is cold.
To visit Mobile, you can choose the period from mid-March to mid-April.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
10.6 °C, with a minimum of
4.8 °C and a maximum of
16.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-5 °C. However, it dropped to
-10 °C in January 2014.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
24.5 °C. However, it reached
27 °C in January 2006.
Precipitation amounts to
145 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
17.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
February is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
12.8 °C, with a minimum of
6.9 °C and a maximum of
18.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-3 °C. However, it dropped to
-11.7 °C in February 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
25.5 °C. However, it reached
28.3 °C in February 2017.
Precipitation amounts to
115 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13.6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
17.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
March is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
16.1 °C, with a minimum of
10 °C and a maximum of
22.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
0 °C. However, it dropped to
-6.1 °C in March 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28.5 °C. However, it reached
31.1 °C in March 2017.
Precipitation amounts to
140 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is of
13.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
18.3 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
April is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
19.4 °C, with a minimum of
13.3 °C and a maximum of
25.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
4 °C. However, it dropped to
0 °C in April 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30 °C. However, it reached
32.8 °C in April 2012.
Precipitation amounts to
145 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is of
13.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
20.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
May is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
23.5 °C, with a minimum of
17.7 °C and a maximum of
29.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
10 °C. However, it dropped to
6.1 °C in May 2013.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C. However, it reached
36.1 °C in May 2005.
Precipitation amounts to
135 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 71% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
11.3 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
24.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
June is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
26.7 °C, with a minimum of
21.6 °C and a maximum of
31.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
17.5 °C. However, it dropped to
12.8 °C in June 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35.5 °C. However, it reached
39.4 °C in June 2011.
Precipitation amounts to
165 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
July, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27.8 °C, with a minimum of
22.8 °C and a maximum of
32.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
20.5 °C. However, it dropped to
17.2 °C in July 2014.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36 °C. However, it reached
38.9 °C in July 2000.
Precipitation amounts to
195 mm, distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
8.6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
29.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
August is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27.7 °C, with a minimum of
22.7 °C and a maximum of
32.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
19.5 °C. However, it dropped to
15.6 °C in August 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35.5 °C. However, it reached
40.6 °C in August 2000.
Precipitation amounts to
175 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
8.5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
29.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
September is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
25.6 °C, with a minimum of
20.4 °C and a maximum of
30.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14 °C. However, it dropped to
8.9 °C in September 2020.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34.5 °C. However, it reached
37.8 °C in September 2019.
Precipitation amounts to
135 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
10.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28.3 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
October is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
20.5 °C, with a minimum of
14.6 °C and a maximum of
26.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
5 °C. However, it dropped to
0 °C in October 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C. However, it reached
38.9 °C in October 2020.
Precipitation amounts to
100 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 72% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
10.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
25.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
November is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
15 °C, with a minimum of
8.7 °C and a maximum of
21.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-0.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-5 °C in November 2014.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28 °C. However, it reached
31.1 °C in November 2016.
Precipitation amounts to
115 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
11.5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
21.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
December is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
11.8 °C, with a minimum of
6.1 °C and a maximum of
17.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-2.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-7.2 °C in December 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
25.5 °C. However, it reached
27.2 °C in December 1998.
Precipitation amounts to
140 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 10 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 46% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
12.3 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
19.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.