Birmingham Weather Today

Birmingham, Alabama, is the most populous city in the state. It is located in the north-central part of the state and is considered the cultural and economic center of the region. It is famous for its role in the civil rights movement of the 1960s, as the city was a major site of protests and boycotts. The city is also known for its many educational institutions, including the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Samford University. The climate in Birmingham is humid subtropical, with hot, humid summers and mild to cool winters. Temperatures average between the high 70s and low 80s during the summer months and in the 40s and 50s during the winter. Average annual precipitation is about 56 inches, with rainfall evenly distributed throughout the year.