Waverly, AL Climate


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Waverly, AL has a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and mild winters. Average temperatures in the summer months range from the mid to upper 80s Fahrenheit, while winter temperatures usually hover around the mid-50s. Rainfall is abundant throughout the year, with an annual average of around 55 inches. The area is known for its thunderstorms in the spring and summer months, which are often accompanied by high winds and heavy rains that can cause power outages and flooding. Humidity levels are also quite high throughout the year, making outdoor activities less comfortable during the warmer months.

Waverly, Alabama gets 54 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Waverly 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 Waverly. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Waverly 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 91 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 31
Rain: averages 54 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 1 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

5.9 Summer - 7.1 Winter
May, October and April are the most pleasant months in Waverly, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

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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.

High Temperature

average high temperature in F

HOT (85°F+)
July is the hottest month for Waverly with an average high temperature of 90.7°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Alabama. In Waverly, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Waverly are October, April and May.

Very Hot Days

# days where the high temperature rises above 90 F

In Waverly, there are 54.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Alabama.

Low Temperature

average low temperature in F

FREEZING (32°F)
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Waverly with an average of 30.8°. This is colder than most places in Alabama.

Freezing Days

# days where the low temperature falls below 32 F

In Waverly, there are 58.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Alabama.

Extremely Cold Days

# of days where the low temperature falls below 0 F

In Waverly, there are 0.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Alabama.

Humidity

percentage of the amount of water vapor in the air

Humidity in Waverly 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.

Rainfall

average rainfall in inches

March is the wettest month in Waverly with 6.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is May with 3.4 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 53.6 inches in Waverly means that it is drier than most places in Alabama.

Rainy Days

# of days with over 1/10 inch of rain

July is the rainiest month in Waverly with 11.4 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 6.5 rainy days. There are 107.9 rainy days annually in Waverly, which is rainier than most places in Alabama. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 29% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.

Snowfall

average snowfall in inches

An annual snowfall of 0.5 inches in Waverly means that it is about average compared to other places in Alabama. January is the snowiest month in Waverly with 0.3 inches of snow, and no months of the year have significant snowfall.

Snowy Days

# days with measurable snowfall

Snow on the Ground

# of days with over 1 inch of snow on the ground

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