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United States / Alabama / Birmingham-Hoover Metro Area / Jefferson County / Hoover / Zip Codes
Hoover, Alabama has a subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average temperature in the summer months is around 81°F and in the winter months it hovers around 44°F. Additionally, Hoover gets plenty of rainfall throughout the year and experiences occasional thunderstorms that can bring heavy rains. The area also sees abundant sunshine which helps to keep temperatures relatively comfortable even in the warmer months.

Hoover, Alabama gets 56 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Hoover averages 1 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 214 sunny days per year in Hoover. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Hoover gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 116 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 91 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 33
Rain: averages 56 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 1 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Hoover is 7.2 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Alabama.

5.3 Summer - 7 Winter
May, October and April are the most pleasant months in Hoover, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateHoover, AlabamaUnited States
  56.4 in.38.1 in.
  1.1 in.27.8 in.
  115.5 days106.2 days
  214 days205 days
  90.7°85.8°
  33.0°21.7°
  7.27
  5.24.3
  577 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Hoover with an average high temperature of 90.7°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Alabama. In Hoover, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Hoover are October, April and May.
In Hoover, there are 55.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Alabama.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Hoover with an average of 33.0°. This is about average compared to other places in Alabama.
In Hoover, there are 48.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Alabama.
In Hoover, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Alabama.
Humidity in Hoover can be uncomfortable during the summer, but comfortable for most of the year. The most uncomfortably humid months are July, August and June. The humid season runs from June-September and the most comfortable months are October-May.
March is the wettest month in Hoover with 5.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is October with 3.6 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 27% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Winter, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 56.4 inches in Hoover means that it is wetter than most places in Alabama.
July is the rainiest month in Hoover with 11.6 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 7.4 rainy days. There are 115.5 rainy days annually in Hoover, which is rainier than most places in Alabama. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 1.1 inches in Hoover means that it is snowier than most places in Alabama. March is the snowiest month in Hoover with 0.5 inches of snow, and 1 month of the year have significant snowfall.
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Patrick · Birmingham, AL
Mild 4 season climate
Over 14 years ago

Hoover is in central Alabama and is a suburb of Birmigham. It has a mild four season climate wellsuited to nature lovers, golfers, and  More

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Kathy · Birmingham, AL
Surprise in Alabama
Over 18 years ago

Hoover, Alabama has a wide range of home buying opportunities. A huge plus is the up and coming TND community at The Preserve. The homes in this quaint neighborhood  More

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Todd · Birmingham, AL
Hoover Standard of Living
Over 19 years ago

Good municipal facilities (City Recreation Center, great library, good police and fire protection). Good schools (especially for Alabama). Traffic is heavy at  More

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