Weather in Daphne, Alabama
Roses open on the Piedmont edge. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Overcast—81°59°
- SundayMay 17Overcast—82°64°
- MondayMay 18Overcast—86°70°
- TuesdayMay 19Overcast—89°68°
- WednesdayMay 20Overcast—90°68°
- ThursdayMay 21Overcast12%89°68°
- FridayMay 22Overcast24%89°70°
- PM 2.5
- 8.1 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 11.2 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 8.3 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 78.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.0 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 11:11 AM
- Moonset
- 1:01 AM
- In sign
- ♊︎ Gemini
Roses open on the Piedmont edge
Daphne at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 12°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: February 19 (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
Daphne's warmest month is August (~84°F mean) and its coldest is January (~52°F). Rainfall peaks in August (7.1 inches) and bottoms out in February (3.8 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52° | 5.2″ | 6 |
| February | 56° | 3.8″ | 5 |
| March | 62° | 5.1″ | 5 |
| April | 68° | 4.9″ | 5 |
| May | 76° | 4.4″ | 5 |
| June | 82° | 5.8″ | 8 |
| July | 84° | 6.6″ | 9 |
| August | 84° | 7.1″ | 9 |
| September | 80° | 4.5″ | 6 |
| October | 71° | 3.8″ | 4 |
| November | 61° | 4.1″ | 4 |
| December | 55° | 5.3″ | 7 |
Regional context
Daphne 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 Daphne?
- Daphne's last spring frost typically falls around mid-March, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Daphne?
- August is the wettest month with about 7.1 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 61 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Daphne?
- August is typically warmest, averaging about 84°F.
- What is the coldest month in Daphne?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 52°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Daphne?
- 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 Daphne get?
- Daphne averages about 72 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Daphne?
- Daphne'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
Daphne, Alabama sits in a humid subtropical climate zone. January means hover near 52°F while July averages 84°F — a 31°F seasonal swing.
Across the year, Daphne receives about 61 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 72 rainy days.
The rhythm of the year is set by latitude (30.6°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.