Decatur, AL is situated in the northern part of the state and enjoys a humid subtropical climate. It has hot summers with temperatures reaching up to 90°F on average, while winters are generally mild with temperatures dropping down to 40°F. Precipitation is abundant throughout the year, with occasional thunderstorms in spring and summer months. Snowfall is rare, although it does occur occasionally during winter months. The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine throughout the year, with an average of 214 sunny days per year.
Decatur, Alabama gets 54 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Decatur averages 2 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 204 sunny days per year in Decatur. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Decatur gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 118 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 30
Rain: averages 54 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 2 inches of snow a year