July weather forecast
Birmingham, AL

The weather in July in Birmingham, Alabama is characterized by high temperatures, reaching a peak of 91°F (32.8°C). Aside from the blazing sun, Birmingham also encounters a higher occurrence of rainy days. Both wind speed and wind gusts reduce, unable to offset the rising temperature. Despite the abundance of sunshine, the high temperature and relative humidity often result in sultry conditions. The onset of monsoon patterns also contributes to wetter conditions with increased cloud cover.

Temperature

Birmingham registers the highest average temperatures during the month of July, with peaks of 91°F (32.8°C) and lows of 71.1°F (21.7°C).

Heat index

The average heat index in July is appraised at an extremely hot 111.2°F (44°C). Mind: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are anticipated. Heatstroke can develop with continued physical activity.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. If directly exposed to the sun, the heat index could rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Kids generally face higher risks than adults as they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface compared to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, their vulnerability is increased.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. Under high air temperature and high humidity (high heat index) conditions, the body's ability to perspire is compromised, increasing the sensation of heat. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.

Humidity

In Birmingham, the average relative humidity in July is 72%.

Rainfall

In Birmingham, in July, during 17.6 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Birmingham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 143.1 days and collects up to 18.58" (472mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall in Birmingham.

Daylight

In Birmingham, the average length of the day in July is 14h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of July, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:47 pm CDT.

Sunshine

With an average of 10.7h of sunshine, July has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In July, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.