Marion County Climate
Marion County, Alabama
Avg Annual Temp
61.2°F
Annual Precip
63.9"
Annual Snowfall
1.1"
Extreme Heat Days
62.349999999999994
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Marion County Weather
Wetter and warmer than average
Marion County averages 61.2°F annually, sitting above the national median. It stands out for its high precipitation, recording 63.9 inches of rain every year.
One of Alabama's wettest counties
While its temperature is 2 degrees below the state average, its rainfall of 63.9 inches far exceeds the Alabama mean of 57.4. It is one of the dampest areas in the state.
Cooler but much wetter neighbors
Marion shares a 61.2°F average with Madison but receives nearly 8 more inches of rain annually. It experiences 62 extreme heat days, more than neighbors like Marshall.
Rainy seasons and hot Julys
July temperatures average 79.5°F, fueling 62 days above 90°F annually. The county sees 1.1 inches of snow during its mild 43.4°F winter season.
Prioritize drainage and flood prep
With nearly 64 inches of annual rain, robust drainage systems and sump pumps are vital. Residents should also prepare for 62 days of extreme heat each summer.
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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.