Barbour County Climate
Barbour County, Alabama
Avg Annual Temp
66.2°F
Annual Precip
54.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.5"
Extreme Heat Days
90.43333333333332
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Barbour County Weather
Classic deep south heat
Barbour's 66.2°F average temperature reflects a hot, humid climate that is much warmer than the typical U.S. county. It remains firmly in the subtropical climate category.
Surpassing the state heat average
This county is a consistent heat leader in Alabama, exceeding the state average of 63.2°F by 3 degrees. It experiences some of the most intense summer conditions in the region.
Extreme heat outpaces neighbors
With 90 days of extreme heat, Barbour is significantly hotter than neighboring Bullock, which only sees 54 such days. This creates a much more demanding environment for cooling systems.
Ninety days of extreme summer heat
Summers sizzle with a July average of 82.2°F and a staggering 90 days above 90°F. Snow is rare, occurring at an average of only 0.5 inches per year.
Strategies for a long cooling season
Homeowners should prepare for prolonged cooling seasons and ensure irrigation is ready for the 54.3 inches of annual rain. High-efficiency air conditioning is a necessity rather than a luxury here.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.