Tuscaloosa County Climate
Tuscaloosa County, Alabama
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
64.6°F
Annual Precip
55.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
Extreme Heat Days
83
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
Precipitation Calendar
Growing Season & Gardening
8b
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
5,941
Excellent for heat-loving crops
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Climate Advisory: Tuscaloosa County
Climate Verdict
Tuscaloosa County has a warm, averaging 64.6°F year-round, very wet conditions receiving 55.4 inches of precipitation annually, significant summer heat with 82.60000000000001 days annually above 90°F, light snow averaging 0.2 inches per year. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are mild, with January temperatures averaging 45.5°F. summers are hot, with July averaging 82.1°F. The 37°F seasonal variation provides noticeable but manageable change.
Outdoor & Gardening Guidance
Summer outdoor activities should be planned for early morning or evening to avoid extreme heat.
Regional Context
Tuscaloosa County closely matches the Alabama statewide average temperature of 63.2°F, it is somewhat drier than average for Alabama, the county experiences 18.665258620689656 more extreme heat days than the state average.
Climate Profile
About Tuscaloosa County Weather
Tuscaloosa County Experiences Significant National Heat
The county's average temperature of 64.6°F is roughly 10 degrees higher than the national median. It also records 55.4 inches of annual rain, which is far wetter than the typical U.S. county.
One of the Warmest Counties in Alabama
Tuscaloosa is over a degree warmer than the Alabama state average of 63.2°F. This warmth is driven by 83 days of extreme heat reaching 90°F or higher each year.
Tuscaloosa Outpaces Neighbors in Average Heat
At 64.6°F, Tuscaloosa is much warmer than Walker County at 61.1°F and slightly warmer than Sumter. It receives slightly less rain than the state average of 57.4 inches.
Intense Summers and Mild, Wet Winters
July is very hot with an average of 82.1°F, contributing to 83 total days of extreme heat. January averages 45.5°F and the county sees only a trace of snow at 0.2 inches.
Prepare for a Long Cooling Season
With 83 days of heat over 90°F, robust air conditioning is a primary requirement for any home. Outdoor activities should be planned for early morning to avoid the 81.0°F summer average.
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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.