Selma, Alabama is located in the Heart of Dixie and has a humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid with temperatures often reaching above 90 degrees Fahrenheit and nights being quite muggy. Winters are mild with temperatures usually ranging between 45-60 degrees Fahrenheit. The area sees an average of 54 inches of rain each year, with most of this precipitation occurring during the late spring and early summer months due to frequent thunderstorms. Snowfall is rare but does occur on occasion. Selma enjoys about 211 sunny days each year, providing ample opportunity for outdoor activities throughout the year.
Selma, Alabama gets 40 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Selma averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 215 sunny days per year in Selma. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Selma gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 97 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 34
Rain: averages 40 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year