Pickens County Climate
Pickens County, Alabama
Avg Annual Temp
63.3°F
Annual Precip
56.6"
Annual Snowfall
—
Extreme Heat Days
72.6
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Pickens County Weather
Warmer and wetter than most
Pickens County averages 63.3°F annually, which is notably warmer than the national median. Its 56.6 inches of annual rainfall also puts it well above the U.S. precipitation average.
Matching the state average
The county's 63.3°F annual average is almost identical to the Alabama state average of 63.2°F. Its 56.6 inches of rain also mirrors the statewide average of 57.4 inches.
A middle ground for heat
With 73 extreme heat days, Pickens is warmer than northern counties but more moderate than the state's southern tier. It sits in a transitional zone of West Alabama with no recorded annual snowfall.
Hot summers and temperate winters
July averages 81.1°F, contributing to 73 days of extreme heat per year. Winters are mild with a January average of 44.1°F and no annual snowfall to speak of.
Focus on cooling and rain
Residents should service their HVAC systems annually to prepare for 73 days of temperatures over 90°F. Managing 56.6 inches of annual rain requires consistent upkeep of home drainage systems.
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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.