The climate in Fort Payne, AL is characteristic of the southeastern United States. Summers are generally hot and humid, with temperatures typically ranging from the mid-70s to the lower 90s. Winters tend to be mild, with lows rarely dipping below freezing and highs reaching into the 50s and 60s. Rainfall occurs throughout the year, though there is a slight peak during the spring months. The area also sees occasional snow, but it does not accumulate often or for long periods of time.
Fort Payne, Alabama gets 55 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Fort Payne averages 3 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 Fort Payne. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Fort Payne gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 115 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 88 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 29
Rain: averages 55 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 3 inches of snow a year