Limestone County, AL has a humid subtropical climate that is typical of the southeastern United States. Summers are hot and humid with temperatures reaching into the 90s Fahrenheit and high humidity. Winters are mild with the occasional cold snap dropping temperatures into the 30s and 40s. The area receives an average of 51 inches of precipitation per year, with most of it falling between April and October, making summers quite wet. Heavy thunderstorms occur frequently in the summer months, bringing heavy rain as well as occasional tornadoes.
Limestone County, Alabama gets 55 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Limestone County averages 2 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 201 sunny days per year in Limestone County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Limestone County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 120 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 90 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 29
Rain: averages 55 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 2 inches of snow a year