This blog post summarizes Birmingham’s 2025 weather, synthesizing National Weather Service data to highlight the year’s temperature swings, rainfall totals, snowfall, and severe weather impacts.
As a meteorologist with three decades of experience, I place the raw numbers in context and explain what they mean for the region’s climate variability and community preparedness.
Birmingham 2025 weather: a year of contrasts and hazards
2025 in Birmingham was marked by wide temperature swings, below-average rainfall, and a notable uptick in severe-weather impacts.
The National Weather Service data reveal a year that combined memorable summer heat with rare cold spells and significant tornado activity.
Temperature overview and notable extremes
Average temperature: Birmingham’s annual average was 64.7°F, making 2025 the coolest year since 2022 despite several intense heat episodes.
This figure masks the volatility that defined the year: sharp swings from triple-digit highs to single-digit lows.
Heat extremes: The city recorded a high of 100°F, extending Birmingham’s streak to at least one triple‑digit day per year for four consecutive years.
Warm summer nights were also a feature, with the warmest overnight low reaching 78°F, stressing nocturnal cooling and increasing heat stress risk.
Cold extremes: On the cold side, the coldest daily high was just 26°F, the lowest such reading since 2010.
The coldest temperature fell to 9°F — the first single‑digit low recorded in Birmingham since 2022.
Precipitation: drier overall, with a touch of snow
Annual precipitation in 2025 totaled 48.20 inches, making it the driest year in Birmingham since 2016.
Reduced rainfall can affect water resources, agriculture, and urban hydrology, especially when paired with high temperatures.
Snowfall for the year reached 2 inches, the most annual snow since 2017.
While modest by northern standards, any measurable snow in central Alabama can disrupt transportation and infrastructure not designed for frequent winter precipitation.
Severe weather and tornado impacts
Severe weather was a dominant story in 2025.
The Birmingham forecast area documented 29 tornadoes, collectively causing nine injuries and three deaths.
Across Alabama, the toll was even higher with 72 tornadoes, resulting in 21 injuries and three fatalities.
Tornado activity peaked in May, consistent with the climatological tornado season for the Southeast.
The strongest confirmed tornadoes reached EF‑3 intensity, underlining how damaging and volatile storms were during peak episodes.
Key takeaways and preparedness advice
From a scientific and practical perspective, 2025 reinforces several points:
As hazards evolve, translating observational data into actionable guidance remains vital.
If you live in Birmingham or elsewhere in Alabama, use these findings as a prompt to review your family’s emergency plans.
Ensure access to reliable forecasts, and consider structural measures to mitigate storm and heat impacts.
Here is the source article for this story: Birmingham Weather in 2025: A Year of Extremes, Low Rainfall, and Severe Storms