Weather in Montgomery, Alabama
Roses open on the Piedmont edge. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Overcast—87°55°
- SundayMay 17Overcast—88°66°
- MondayMay 18Light Drizzle41%91°65°
- TuesdayMay 19Overcast—90°66°
- WednesdayMay 20Light Drizzle25%93°70°
- ThursdayMay 21Light Drizzle51%92°67°
- FridayMay 22Overcast51%93°69°
- PM 2.5
- 11.4 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 12.6 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 9.7 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
- 10:59 AM
- Moonset
- 12:59 AM
- In sign
- ♉︎ Taurus
Roses open on the Piedmont edge
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: 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
July brings Montgomery's warmest temperatures (~85°F mean) while January delivers the coldest (~50°F). Rainfall reaches its peak in January (5.2 inches) and drops to its lowest point in October (3.1 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50° | 5.2″ | 7 |
| February | 54° | 5.1″ | 7 |
| March | 61° | 4.9″ | 6 |
| April | 67° | 4.2″ | 6 |
| May | 75° | 3.9″ | 5 |
| June | 82° | 4.3″ | 8 |
| July | 85° | 4.6″ | 8 |
| August | 84° | 3.9″ | 7 |
| September | 79° | 3.6″ | 5 |
| October | 68° | 3.1″ | 4 |
| November | 58° | 4.3″ | 5 |
| December | 52° | 4.8″ | 7 |
Regional context
Montgomery belongs to a humid subtropical climate region — sharing similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions with nearby cities throughout this zone.
Similar climates: Birmingham, AL, Huntsville, AL, Mobile, AL, Tuscaloosa, AL, Auburn, 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?
- Montgomery's last spring frost typically occurs around mid-March, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Montgomery?
- January stands as the wettest month with about 5.2 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 52 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Montgomery?
- July typically brings the warmest weather, averaging about 85°F.
- What is the coldest month in Montgomery?
- January typically delivers the coldest temperatures, averaging about 50°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Montgomery?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be planted around the last spring frost (mid-March); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) should wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Montgomery get?
- Montgomery receives rain on about 73 days per year on average.
- What hardiness zone is Montgomery?
- Montgomery's USDA hardiness zone depends on its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Montgomery, Alabama experiences a humid subtropical climate zone. January temperatures hover near 50°F while July averages 85°F — creating a 34°F seasonal swing.
Throughout the year, Montgomery receives about 52 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 73 rainy days.
Latitude (32.3°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation determine the rhythm of the year — shaping what grows here, when frost arrives, and the daily weather patterns.