Blount County Climate
Blount County, Alabama
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
62.3°F
Annual Precip
57.4"
Annual Snowfall
—
Extreme Heat Days
52
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
Precipitation Calendar
Growing Season & Gardening
8a
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
5,298
Excellent for heat-loving crops
Seasonal Overview
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7-Day Outlook
Forecast
Current Conditions
Air Quality
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Climate Advisory: Blount County
Climate Verdict
Blount County has a warm, averaging 62.3°F year-round, very wet conditions receiving 57.4 inches of precipitation annually, occasional hot days — 51.5 per year above 90°F. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are mild, with January temperatures averaging 43.1°F. summers are hot, with July averaging 80.7°F. The 38°F seasonal variation provides noticeable but manageable change.
Outdoor & Gardening Guidance
The moderate temperatures support hiking, cycling, and camping comfortably in spring, summer, and fall.
Regional Context
Blount County closely matches the Alabama statewide average temperature of 63.2°F.
Climate Profile
About Blount County Weather
Above average national warmth
Blount averages 62.3°F annually, keeping it consistently warmer than the national median temperature. The climate stays mild throughout most of the year.
Temperate northern Alabama climate
The county sits just below the Alabama state average of 63.2°F, representing the cooler northern temperament of the state. It avoids the most extreme heat seen in the southern coastal plains.
Fewer extreme heat days than peers
Blount sees 52 extreme heat days, fewer than Bibb's 66, making it one of the more temperate areas in the region. Its 57.4 inches of rain matches the state average exactly.
Warm summers and chilly winters
Summers reach a July high of 80.7°F, though extreme heat occurs less frequently than in the south. While specific snowfall data is limited, winter temperatures average a chilly 44.9°F.
Investing in home insulation
Efficient attic insulation helps manage the 52 days of extreme heat while protecting against 44.9°F winter lows. Since snowfall data is unavailable, focus on general winterization for occasional freezes.
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Data sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020. Forecast and alert data from National Weather Service API. Air quality data from Open-Meteo.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables. Station data is aggregated to county level. Forecasts and alerts are fetched live and may change frequently. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.