Montgomery Weather History
Alabama · US States · Weather data 1976–today
Montgomery sits 3603km from the equator, 27m above sea level. That combination gives it a climate with hot, humid summers, mild winters, and rain year round (Humid subtropical climate). Its record high is 40.4°C, set 2007-08-14, its record low -16.0°C, set 1985-01-21.
Data through August 4, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Montgomery
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Montgomery?
The highest temperature in this record for Montgomery is 40.4°C, measured on 2007-08-14. That is a recorded daily value from Montgomery's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Montgomery?
The lowest temperature in this record for Montgomery is -16.0°C, measured on 1985-01-21. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Montgomery get a year?
Montgomery averages 1150mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 119 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Montgomery?
On 2020-09-16, 189.1mm fell on Montgomery, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 16% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Montgomery get a year?
Montgomery averages 3423 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 9.4 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Montgomery?
Across the summer months Montgomery averages a daytime high near 32.2°C, while winter nights average 4.5°C. The seasons here are set from Montgomery's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Montgomery?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Montgomery is 59 km/h, on 2017-05-01. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
