Opelika, AL, located in Lee County, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with hot and humid summers and mild winters. The area receives an average of 55 inches of precipitation per year, with the most rain occurring in the months of April, May, and June. Summer average highs range from the low 90s to the upper 90s and winter lows reach around 40 degrees Fahrenheit. In addition to rain throughout the year, Opelika experiences occasional thunderstorms and tropical storms from spring through fall.
Opelika (zip 36804), Alabama gets 54 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Opelika (zip 36804) averages 1 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 214 sunny days per year in Opelika (zip 36804). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Opelika (zip 36804) 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 33
Rain: averages 54 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 1 inches of snow a year