Munford, AL Climate


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Munford, AL has a humid subtropical climate with hot and humid summers and mild winters. The average temperature in July is around 90°F (32°C), while in January it's around 51°F (11°C). Precipitation is evenly distributed throughout the year, with an average annual rainfall of about 55 inches (1,400 mm). The area receives ample amounts of sunshine year-round due to its location in the Sun Belt region. Humidity levels are high during the summer months and can make the heat feel oppressive. Winters are mild but can be occasionally cold with occasional snowfall.

Munford, Alabama gets 52 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

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

On average, there are 210 sunny days per year in Munford. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Munford gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 108 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 31
Rain: averages 52 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 1 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Munford is 7.4 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Alabama.

5.9 Summer - 6.9 Winter
May, October and April are the most pleasant months in Munford, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateMunford, AlabamaUnited States
  52.2 in.38.1 in.
  1.2 in.27.8 in.
  107.8 days106.2 days
  210 days205 days
  90.3°85.8°
  31.4°21.7°
  7.47
  54.3
  620 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 Munford with an average high temperature of 90.3°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Alabama. In Munford, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Munford are October, May and April.
In Munford, there are 47.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Alabama.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Munford with an average of 31.4°. This is about average compared to other places in Alabama.
In Munford, there are 55.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Alabama.
In Munford, 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 Munford 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.
February is the wettest month in Munford with 5.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is September with 3.3 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 28% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Winter, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 52.2 inches in Munford means that it is one of the driest places in Alabama.
July is the rainiest month in Munford with 10.7 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 6.7 rainy days. There are 107.8 rainy days annually in Munford, which is rainier than most places in Alabama. The rainiest season is Spring 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 1.2 inches in Munford means that it is snowier than most places in Alabama. January is the snowiest month in Munford with 0.5 inches of snow, and 1 month of the year have significant snowfall.
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