Macon County Climate
Macon County, Alabama
Avg Annual Temp
63.2°F
Annual Precip
54.0"
Annual Snowfall
0.3"
Extreme Heat Days
65.8
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Macon County Weather
Consistent warmth in the Southeast
Macon County averages 63.2°F annually, which is significantly warmer than the national median. The county records 54.0 inches of precipitation, typical for the humid subtropical region.
Defining the Alabama average
With an annual average of 63.2°F, Macon County perfectly matches the Alabama state mean temperature. Its rainfall is slightly below the state average of 57.4 inches.
Warmer than its northern neighbors
Macon is roughly 2 degrees warmer than Madison and Limestone counties to the north. It sees 66 extreme heat days, far more than Marshall County's 49 days.
Two months of extreme heat
July temperatures average 80.1°F, contributing to 66 days per year above 90°F. Winter is mild with an average of 47.1°F and only 0.3 inches of snow.
Plan for extended summer cooling
With over two months of 90-degree weather, efficient air conditioning is a necessity for residents. Gardeners should choose heat-tolerant plants to survive the 66 extreme heat days.
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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.