Huntsville weather by month
Average highs run from 52°F in January to 92°F in July, and January nights average 33°F. It gets 54 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 2 inches of snow. Expect about 62 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are October.
Best time to visit Huntsville
For comfortable weather, go in October. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F | 33°F | 5.0 in | 0.7 in | 7 | 0 | 16 | cool |
| February | 57°F | 36°F | 5.1 in | 1.0 in | 8 | 0 | 12 | cool |
| March | 66°F | 43°F | 5.4 in | 0.5 in | 8 | 0 | 5 | mild |
| April | 75°F | 51°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| May | 83°F | 60°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 4 | 0 | warm |
| June | 89°F | 68°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 13 | 0 | hot |
| July | 92°F | 71°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 18 | 0 | hot |
| August | 91°F | 70°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 17 | 0 | hot |
| September | 87°F | 63°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 9 | 0 | warm |
| October | 76°F | 52°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 1 | 1 | warm |
| November | 64°F | 41°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 0 | 8 | mild days, chilly nights |
| December | 55°F | 36°F | 5.9 in | 0.2 in | 7 | 0 | 14 | cool |
| Year | 74°F avg | 52°F avg | 54.3 in | 2.4 in | 79 | 62 | 56 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Huntsville Intl. Airport, AL (USW00003856), 14.3 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Huntsville
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 49m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 29m. The earliest sunset comes around December 1 (4:34 pm) and the latest around June 24 (8:03 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 32 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:53 am | 4:58 pm | 10h 05m |
| February | 6:31 am | 5:29 pm | 10h 57m |
| March | 6:56 am | 6:53 pm | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:14 am | 7:18 pm | 13h 04m |
| May | 5:43 am | 7:42 pm | 13h 59m |
| June | 5:32 am | 8:00 pm | 14h 28m |
| July | 5:44 am | 7:59 pm | 14h 15m |
| August | 6:07 am | 7:33 pm | 13h 27m |
| September | 6:29 am | 6:52 pm | 12h 23m |
| October | 6:52 am | 6:11 pm | 11h 19m |
| November | 6:20 am | 4:40 pm | 10h 20m |
| December | 6:46 am | 4:36 pm | 9h 50m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Huntsville with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Central Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Huntsville getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 1.9°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Huntsville.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Huntsville?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 92°F and an average low of 71°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Huntsville?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 33°F and highs of 52°F.
What is the rainiest month in Huntsville?
December gets the most precipitation, 5.9 inches on average. September is the driest at 3.5 inches.
Does it snow in Huntsville?
Yes. Huntsville averages 2 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Huntsville?
For comfortable weather, October. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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