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Montgomery, Alabama Weather

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Montgomery weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar

Montgomery, AL
Saturday, July 4 at 2:21 AM
76
°
Clear
Feels like
84°
Humidity
89%
Wind
3 mph
Sunrise
12:43 AM
Sunset
2:55 PM
Montgomery, AL
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastMontgomery, AL: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 74 to 96 degrees Fahrenheit.
L 74°H 96°
Montgomery, AL
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jul 4
    Drizzle
    —
    0.03″
    96°74°—
  2. Sunday
    Jul 5
    Drizzle
    44%
    —
    93°76°-3°
  3. Monday
    Jul 6
    Light Drizzle
    22%
    —
    95°72°+2°
  4. Tuesday
    Jul 7
    Light Showers
    28%
    —
    95°73°0°
  5. Wednesday
    Jul 8
    Overcast
    21%
    —
    96°77°+1°
  6. Thursday
    Jul 9
    Drizzle
    26%
    —
    95°78°-1°
  7. Friday
    Jul 10
    Drizzle
    32%
    —
    93°74°-2°
Montgomery, AL
Next 24 hours · Mild now
HOT 90°65°83°100°12a6a12p6pnow 76°high 96°low 74°
Montgomery, AL
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
NE
036° · backing 54°
Direction
NE
036°
Sustained
3
mph
Gust
6
mph
Peak 24h
14
avg 4
Beaufort · 1 · LIGHT AIR
0
CALM
<1
1
LIGHT AIR
1–3
2
LIGHT BRZ
4–7
3
GENTLE BRZ
8–12
4
MOD BRZ
13–18
5
FRESH BRZ
19–24
6
STRONG BRZ
25–31
7
NEAR GALE
32–38
24h · sust vs gust · mph
avg 4 · pk 14 @ 8:00p
010MPHB1B2B3B4-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 114SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
A whisper of wind — leaves barely shift on the trees.
Montgomery, AL
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
1005.7
-1.8 mb in 3h · falling · 29.70 inHg
Now
1005.7
mb
3h
-1.8
mb
12h
-2.5
mb
24h
-1.3
mb
Regime · RAIN
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 1006–1010
1000STORM|RAIN10051010RAIN|CHG1015CHG|FAIR-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW1010.01005.91005.9
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Pressure giving way — clouds thicken and rain edges closer.
Montgomery, AL
Air quality
58
AQI
Moderate
↓-6 in 6h

AQI 58 (Moderate), driven by PM2.5. AQI down 6 over the last 6 hours (gradual decline). PM2.5 at 17.5 µg/m³ (AQI 67) with a 0.86 fine-to-coarse ratio and 3 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.

OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.

PM 2.5DRIVERModerate
17.5μg/m³
PM 10Good
20μg/m³
NO₂Good
7μg/m³
OzoneGood
56μg/m³
UV IndexLow
0.0

What's driving it

PM × Wind × Precip

PM2.5 at 17.5 µg/m³ (AQI 67) with a 0.86 fine-to-coarse ratio and 3 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.

PM2.5/PM10
0.86
Wind
calm
Recent rain
0h in last 6h
Pattern
stagnant smoke

Trends

Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.

Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).

7-DAY AQI TREND50100SATSUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISAT7-DAY PM2.5 TREND · μg/m³320
Montgomery, AL
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
0%
CLEAR
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
29.2mi
UNLIMITED
98 mi0 mi−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Earth · GOES-19 ABI
Full Disk · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 full disk Visible · GeoColor
True-color daytime, blue/IR sandwich at night
07:21 UTC · Montgomery, AL · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · up to 10848 px
Continental US · GOES-19 ABI
CONUS Sector · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 CONUS Visible · GeoColor
Daytime true-color, blue-light/IR sandwich at night
07:21 UTC · Montgomery, AL · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Montgomery, AL
Satellite · infrared · animated
Montgomery, AL
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IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Montgomery, AL
Almanac · Saturday, July 4
If the first of July be rainy weather, 'twill rain more or less for four weeks together.
Civil dawn
5:15 AM
Sunrise
12:43 AM
Daylight
14h 12m
Sunset
2:55 PM
Civil dusk
8:25 PM
Planting note
Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.
Montgomery, AL
The moon
Waning Gibbous
83% illuminated
Moonrise
10:29 PM
Moonset
9:59 AM
In sign
♓︎ Pisces
Montgomery, AL
Microseason
Jul 1–5

Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon

bird
Jan 150% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Montgomery at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 3°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
  • Last frost: March 1 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Jul 1–5
  • Planting window: Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.

ZIP codes: 36101, 36104, 36105, 36106, 36107, 36108, 36109, 36110 +8 more

15-Day Forecast — Montgomery

  1. Sat96°74°6%
  2. Sun93°76°44%
  3. Mon95°72°22%
  4. Tue95°73°28%
  5. Wed96°77°21%
  6. Thu95°78°26%
  7. Fri93°74°32%
  8. Sat95°74°28%
  9. Sun99°76°32%
  10. Mon102°78°28%
  11. Tue102°78°15%
  12. Wed103°77°26%
  13. Thu97°72°33%
  14. Fri97°74°43%
  15. Sat94°71°36%

Forecast data from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).

Live wind & temperature near Montgomery

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of July 4, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.

SPC Convective Outlook

Storm Prediction Center — Montgomery

SPC includes Montgomery in the general thunderstorm area today — no severe risk, but storms are possible.

  • TODAYTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
  • TOMORROWTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
  • DAY 3TSTMGeneral Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms possible. Not severe, but capable of producing lightning and brief heavy rain.

Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.

January 1–5: Frost quiets the live oaks.January 6–10: Still water thickens with ice.January 11–15: Springs begin to move beneath ice.January 16–20: Cardinal dawn calls grow bolder.January 21–25: Late January thaw pulses.January 26–31: Last freeze locks the land.February 1–5: February's lengthening light.February 6–10: Warming winds thaw the margin.February 11–15: Magnolia blooms break the gray.February 16–20: Mockingbirds resume the dawn chorus.February 21–25: Rain replaces the last snow.February 26–28: Mist clings to greening valleys.March 1–5: The green pulse awakens.March 6–10: Hibernators emerge to call.March 11–15: Dogwood and redbud ignite.March 16–20: Swallowtails emerge from winter silk.March 21–25: Light crowns the dogwood canopy.March 26–31: Redbud cascades over the thaw.April 1–5: Thunder announces the wet season.April 6–10: Barn swallows carve the warming sky.April 11–15: Magnolia blooms and falls in a breath.April 16–20: First rainbows arch over thunderheads.April 21–25: Reeds push through marsh water.April 26–30: Frost retreats; seedlings rise free.May 1–5: Warblers flood the canopy in waves.May 6–10: Tulip poplar lights the forest crown.May 11–15: Shad pulse upstream through rapids.May 16–20: Roses open on the Piedmont edge.May 21–25: Fireflies scout the humid dusk.May 26–31: Frog choruses rise from every wetland.June 1–5: Fireflies pulse through the magnolias.June 6–10: Kudzu climbs deeper into green.June 11–15: Sun climbs to its northern throne.June 16–20: Heat settles and the rain begins.June 21–25: The longest day turns toward shadow.June 26–30: Fireflies drift through Spanish moss.July 1–5: Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon.July 6–10: Thunderheads boil and break at dusk.July 11–15: Thunder builds each drowsy afternoon.July 16–20: Cicadas claim the long noon.July 21–25: Dog days drape the earth in haze.July 26–31: Katydids begin their rasping chorus.August 1–5: Dusk arrives one minute earlier each night.August 6–10: Meteorological summer's turning page.August 11–15: Cool winds gather at the margins.August 16–20: Dog-day cicadas rise.August 21–25: Heat breaks in creek beds.August 26–31: Monarchs gather strength.September 1–5: Harvests begin in earnest.September 6–10: Dew beads on resurrection fern.September 11–15: Raptors trail the thermals.September 16–20: Day and dark find balance.September 21–25: Thunder quiets the land.September 26–30: Insects retreat below.October 1–5: Swamp waters recede.October 6–10: Maples ignite the ridge.October 11–15: Asters crown the meadows.October 16–20: Crickets sing at dusk.October 21–25: Frost paints the garden.October 26–31: Light rains whisper down.November 1–5: Sweetgum Turns Crimson.November 6–10: Camellia Blooms Break Through.November 11–15: Earth Stiffens Underfoot.November 16–20: Bare Limbs Hold the Light.November 21–25: First Frost Grips the High Ground.November 26–30: North Wind Strips the Last Leaves.December 1–5: Darkness Falls Before Dinner.December 6–10: Winter Locks the Land.December 11–15: Wildlife Retreats to Shelter.December 16–20: Ice Edges Deepen Inward.December 21–25: The Sun Begins its Return.December 26–31: The Year Turns in Silence.🌱February 14 — First skunk-cabbage spathes thaw their way up☀️March 20 — Spring equinox — day and night balance🌸April 5 — Cherry blossoms peak in the parks🐦May 10 — Warbler migration peaks along the coast✨May 25 — First fireflies scout the meadows at dusk🌞June 21 — Summer solstice — longest day🦗July 25 — Peak cicada chorus in the afternoons🌊August 18 — Warmest sea-surface temperatures of the year🍂September 22 — Autumn equinox — the slow turn❄️October 25 — First widespread frost in the suburbs🍁November 10 — Peak leaf color across the Hudson Valley🌙December 21 — Winter solstice — longest night

Microseason · July 1–5

Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon

Dog-day cicadas emerge in waves, their rasp dominating every sunny hour; heat peaks above 90 degrees daily.

Day 185 of 365 · Wedge 37 of 72

The solar year drawn as a wheel of 72 five-day windows. Each wedge is one microseason; the four colored arcs mark winter, spring, summer, and autumn; the small icons sit at notable phenological events. The crimson pointer creeps clockwise as the year turns.

Planting calendar

MonthPlantHarvest
January——
February——
Marchlettuce, peas, spinach, radishes—
Aprillettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash—
Maytomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Junetomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
July—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
August—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
September—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
Octoberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotswinter squash, tomatoes (last)
Novemberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots—
December——

A year in weather

In Montgomery, July runs warmest near 85°F and January coldest around 50°F, while January is the wettest month (5.2 inches) and October the driest (3.1 inches).

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January50°5.2″7
February54°5.1″7
March61°4.9″6
April67°4.2″6
May75°3.9″5
June82°4.3″8
July85°4.6″8
August84°3.9″7
September79°3.6″5
October68°3.1″4
November58°4.3″5
December52°4.8″7

Regional context

By the nearest station's NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals, Montgomery sees 50°F Januarys and 85°F Julys, a 34°F range, plus around 51.8 inches of precipitation across 73 days.

Montgomery's precipitation spreads evenly: January peaks at 5.2 inches on 6.6 wet days, while October holds 3.1 inches over 4.1 — no month dominates Montgomery's rain calendar. That even rhythm groups Montgomery with places like Coosada, AL, Pike Road, AL and Redland, AL.

Freezes are uncommon in Montgomery, where the coldest month averages 50°F; cool-season crops grow fall through spring. Summer heat in July (about 85°F) is the binding constraint, not cold. Montgomery's coastal lots stay 4-7°F milder overnight than Montgomery's inland parcels.

Similar climates: Coosada, AL, Pike Road, AL, Redland, AL, Blue Ridge, AL, Emerald Mountain, AL.

Naturalist notes

By late May, Southern magnolia trees across Montgomery begin opening their large, fragrant white blooms.

Ruby-throated hummingbirds typically arrive from their winter grounds in early April, coinciding with the flowering of native honeysuckle vines.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in Montgomery?
Frost typically leaves Montgomery by mid-March and returns to Montgomery near mid-December.
What is the rainy season in Montgomery?
January is the wettest month in Montgomery, about 5.2 inches on average; the year totals roughly 52 inches.
What is the warmest month in Montgomery?
July is Montgomery's warmest month, averaging about 85°F.
What is the coldest month in Montgomery?
Montgomery bottoms out in January, with a mean near 50°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Montgomery?
Frost-hardy sowings begin at mid-March in Montgomery; warm-season starts follow two weeks on.
How many rainy days does Montgomery get?
Montgomery averages about 73 days with measurable rain or snow each year.
What hardiness zone is Montgomery?
Montgomery's hardiness zone tracks its winter low; with January near 50°F, check the USDA ZIP map for the exact zone.
What is the 10-day forecast for Montgomery?
Montgomery's extended outlook — daily high and low temperatures and precipitation chances for each upcoming day — is in the daily forecast above.
Will it rain this week in Montgomery?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Montgomery in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Montgomery?
Current conditions for Montgomery and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Montgomery forecast updated?
The Montgomery forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Montgomery?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Montgomery are in the Almanac section above, along with civil dawn, civil dusk, and day length. Day length is longest near the summer solstice and shortest near the winter solstice.
How accurate is the weather forecast for Montgomery?
The next few days in Montgomery's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

Montgomery, Alabama has a humid subtropical climate: January averages roughly 50°F, July about 85°F, 35°F between them.

Montgomery sees close to 52 inches of precipitation annually, falling across some 73 wet days.

Latitude 32.3°N gives Montgomery its 35°F swing, and with it the rhythm of Montgomery's growing season.

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ZIP codes in Montgomery

  • 36112
  • 36113
  • 36110
  • 36111
  • 36116
  • 36114
  • 36115
  • 36109
  • 36130
  • 36117
  • 36101
  • 36105
  • 36104
  • 36107
  • 36106
  • 36057
  • 36108
  • 36118
  • 36120
  • 36121
  • 36123
  • 36124
  • 36125
  • 36131
  • 36132
  • 36135
  • 36140
  • 36141
  • 36142
  • 36177
  • 36191

Climate normals from the Open-Meteo Climate API. Köppen approximation from NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Regions. See methodology for data sources, editorial rules, and corrections. Maintainer: Brian Tighe.