Weather in Northport, Alabama
Roses open on the Piedmont edge. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Overcast—84°58°
- SundayMay 17Overcast—87°63°
- MondayMay 18Overcast—89°64°
- TuesdayMay 19Overcast12%89°68°
- WednesdayMay 20Light Showers42%85°66°
- ThursdayMay 21Light Showers49%89°66°
- FridayMay 22Light Drizzle52%88°66°
- PM 2.5
- 7.5 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 7.5 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 4.9 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 85.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.0 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 11:02 AM
- Moonset
- 1:07 AM
- In sign
- ♊︎ Gemini
Roses open on the Piedmont edge
Northport at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 11°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: March 7 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: 28 of 72, May 16–20
- Planting window: Direct sow okra, melons, and southern peas. Thin carrot rows.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of May 17, 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.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | — |
| May | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
Northport's warmest month is July (~82°F mean) and its coldest is January (~46°F). Rainfall peaks in February (5.6 inches) and bottoms out in September (3.5 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46° | 5.1″ | 7 |
| February | 50° | 5.6″ | 8 |
| March | 57° | 5.5″ | 8 |
| April | 64° | 5.4″ | 7 |
| May | 72° | 4.0″ | 6 |
| June | 79° | 5.3″ | 7 |
| July | 82° | 4.9″ | 7 |
| August | 81° | 4.2″ | 8 |
| September | 76° | 3.5″ | 4 |
| October | 65° | 3.6″ | 5 |
| November | 54° | 4.8″ | 5 |
| December | 48° | 5.2″ | 8 |
Regional context
Northport sits within a humid subtropical climate region — a cohort that shares similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions across nearby cities.
Similar climates: Birmingham, AL, Huntsville, AL, Mobile, AL, Montgomery, AL, Tuscaloosa, AL.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Northport?
- Northport's last spring frost typically falls around mid-March, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Northport?
- February is the wettest month with about 5.6 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 57 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Northport?
- July is typically warmest, averaging about 82°F.
- What is the coldest month in Northport?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 46°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Northport?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be sown around the last spring frost (mid-March); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Northport get?
- Northport averages about 79 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Northport?
- Northport's USDA hardiness zone is determined by its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Northport, Alabama sits in a humid subtropical climate zone. January means hover near 46°F while July averages 82°F — a 36°F seasonal swing.
Across the year, Northport receives about 57 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 79 rainy days.
The rhythm of the year is set by latitude (33.3°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation — all of which shape what grows here, when frost is likely, and what the weather story looks like day to day.