Weather in Mobile, Alabama
Roses open on the Piedmont edge. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Overcast—83°61°
- SundayMay 17Overcast—84°63°
- MondayMay 18Overcast—86°72°
- TuesdayMay 19Overcast—89°73°
- WednesdayMay 20Overcast—91°72°
- ThursdayMay 21Overcast14%88°73°
- FridayMay 22Light Drizzle34%88°73°
- PM 2.5
- 7.3 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 10.2 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 6.8 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 82.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.0 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 11:12 AM
- Moonset
- 1:02 AM
- In sign
- ♊︎ Gemini
Roses open on the Piedmont edge
Mobile at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 10°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
August brings Mobile's warmest temperatures (~84°F mean) while January delivers the coldest (~52°F). Rainfall follows a different pattern, peaking in August (7.1 inches) and reaching its lowest point 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
Mobile belongs to the humid subtropical climate region, sharing similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions with other nearby cities in this climate zone.
Similar climates: Birmingham, AL, Huntsville, AL, Montgomery, AL, Tuscaloosa, AL, Auburn, AL.
Naturalist notes
Late April brings the return of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds to Mobile's gardens and woodlands.
Southern Magnolia trees begin their spectacular bloom period in May, filling the air with their distinctive fragrance.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Mobile?
- Mobile's last spring frost typically falls around mid-March, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Mobile?
- 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 Mobile?
- August is typically warmest, averaging about 84°F.
- What is the coldest month in Mobile?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 52°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Mobile?
- 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 Mobile get?
- Mobile averages about 72 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Mobile?
- Mobile'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
Mobile, Alabama sits in a humid subtropical climate zone. January temperatures hover near 52°F while July averages 84°F — a 31°F seasonal swing.
Throughout the year, Mobile receives about 61 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 72 rainy days.
Several factors shape the local weather patterns: latitude (30.7°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation. These elements determine what grows here, when frost threatens, and the daily weather patterns residents experience.