Tuscaloosa weather by month
Average highs run from 56°F in January to 92°F in July, and January nights average 35°F. It gets 57 inches of rain and melted snow a year, with almost no snow. Expect about 89 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are May and October.
Best time to visit Tuscaloosa
For comfortable weather, go in May and 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 | 56°F | 35°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 0 | 16 | cool |
| February | 61°F | 38°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in | 8 | 0 | 10 | cool |
| March | 68°F | 45°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in | 8 | 0 | 4 | mild |
| April | 76°F | 52°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| May | 84°F | 60°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 6 | 0 | warm |
| June | 90°F | 68°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 19 | 0 | hot |
| July | 92°F | 71°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 24 | 0 | hot |
| August | 92°F | 71°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in | 8 | 22 | 0 | hot |
| September | 87°F | 65°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 15 | 0 | hot |
| October | 78°F | 53°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 2 | 0 | warm |
| November | 67°F | 42°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 0 | 6 | mild |
| December | 58°F | 37°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in | 8 | 0 | 12 | cool |
| Year | 76°F avg | 53°F avg | 57.3 in | 0.0 in | 79 | 89 | 47 |
"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 Northport 2 S, AL (USW00073801), 3.7 miles from the city center; snowfall from Tuscaloosa Acfd, AL. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Tuscaloosa
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 57m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 21m. The earliest sunset comes around November 28 (4:42 pm) and the latest around June 27 (8:03 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 31 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:53 am | 5:05 pm | 10h 12m |
| February | 6:33 am | 5:34 pm | 11h 01m |
| March | 7:00 am | 6:57 pm | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:20 am | 7:20 pm | 13h 00m |
| May | 5:50 am | 7:42 pm | 13h 52m |
| June | 5:40 am | 8:00 pm | 14h 20m |
| July | 5:52 am | 7:59 pm | 14h 08m |
| August | 6:13 am | 7:35 pm | 13h 22m |
| September | 6:33 am | 6:56 pm | 12h 22m |
| October | 6:54 am | 6:16 pm | 11h 22m |
| November | 6:21 am | 4:47 pm | 10h 26m |
| December | 6:46 am | 4:44 pm | 9h 58m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 1.4°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Tuscaloosa.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Tuscaloosa?
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 Tuscaloosa?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 35°F and highs of 56°F.
What is the rainiest month in Tuscaloosa?
February gets the most precipitation, 5.6 inches on average. September is the driest at 3.6 inches.
Does it snow in Tuscaloosa?
Very little. The normal yearly snowfall is under one inch.
When is the best time to visit Tuscaloosa?
For comfortable weather, May and October. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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