Tuscaloosa County Climate
Tuscaloosa County, Alabama
Avg Annual Temp
64.6°F
Annual Precip
55.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
Extreme Heat Days
82.60000000000001
days >= 90°F/yr
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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 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.