What should you know about Montgomery's weather?
- NWS office
- Birmingham (BMX)
- Climate
- Humid subtropical
- Time zone
- CST/CDT
- Elevation
- 178 ft
- Coordinates
- 32.38° N, 86.31° W
- Nearest radar
- KMXX · Maxwell AFB NEXRAD · 32 mi
- County
- Montgomery County, AL
- Yearly rain
- 51.2 in
- Warmest month
- July · 82.9°F average
- Coldest month
- January · 48.1°F average
- Severe storm peak
- Mar to May
How much rain does Montgomery get each month?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 59.8 | 64.7 | 71.9 | 78.8 | 86.0 | 91.5 | 93.7 | 93.6 | 89.3 | 80.2 | 69.8 | 61.9 |
| Low °F | 36.5 | 40.4 | 46.5 | 52.6 | 61.3 | 69.0 | 72.1 | 71.4 | 66.3 | 54.5 | 43.3 | 38.6 |
| Rain (in) | 4.64 | 4.88 | 5.21 | 3.99 | 3.88 | 4.08 | 5.06 | 4.02 | 3.69 | 2.87 | 3.85 | 4.99 |
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Rain (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59.8 | 36.5 | 4.64 |
| Feb | 64.7 | 40.4 | 4.88 |
| Mar | 71.9 | 46.5 | 5.21 |
| Apr | 78.8 | 52.6 | 3.99 |
| May | 86.0 | 61.3 | 3.88 |
| Jun | 91.5 | 69.0 | 4.08 |
| Jul | 93.7 | 72.1 | 5.06 |
| Aug | 93.6 | 71.4 | 4.02 |
| Sep | 89.3 | 66.3 | 3.69 |
| Oct | 80.2 | 54.5 | 2.87 |
| Nov | 69.8 | 43.3 | 3.85 |
| Dec | 61.9 | 38.6 | 4.99 |
MONTGOMERY AP, AL US · 8 mi away · NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991 to 2020
Why keep the Montgomery weather radar on overnight in storm season?
Because tornadoes here do not wait for daylight. Early on March 6, 1996, an F2 tornado touched down about 10 miles east-southeast of Montgomery and ran 4 miles, damaging or destroying 40 homes and damaging a school. The NWS Birmingham tornado database lists 2 deaths and 17 injuries for it. Radar cannot wake you, so set phone alerts or a NOAA Weather Radio before bed when storms are in the forecast.
Has a tornado ever hit inside Montgomery?
Yes. On November 15, 2006, an F2 tornado touched down southwest of the Shakespeare Festival and tracked 6.8 miles northeast across the east side of the city. It crossed Interstate 85 at Bell Road, struck the Montgomery Postal Processing and Distribution Center and nearly destroyed the Fun Zone skating rink. Six people suffered minor injuries. A Tornado Warning for Montgomery County was already in effect when it touched down in midmorning.
Where does Montgomery flood?
Along the Alabama River and Catoma Creek. In the March 1990 flood, the Alabama River at Montgomery crested almost 20 feet above flood stage, over 500 homes were evacuated and 200 to 250 homes on the Millbrook side of the river were hit by floodwater. Catoma Creek crested almost 10 feet above flood stage and flooded streets, homes and businesses in the southern suburbs. In the first week of July 1994, the remnants of Tropical Storm Alberto brought flooding to Catoma Creek again.
How much rain does Montgomery get a year?
Montgomery averages 51.2 inches of precipitation a year, based on 1991 to 2020 normals at the airport. March is the wettest month at 5.21 inches and October the driest at 2.87 inches. Dry years happen too: in 2007, Montgomery recorded just 36.75 inches, its third driest year on record at the time.
When should you check the Montgomery radar?
Severe storm peak
March to MayNearly half of the county's 1996 to 2025 severe reports fall in these months. On stormy evenings, check the loop before heading to the Riverwalk Amphitheater or Cramton Bowl.
Hurricane season
June 1 to November 30Gulf storms can bring tornadoes and downed trees well inland. When Tropical Depression Nate crossed central Alabama in October 2017, a tornado touched down near Autaugaville and gusts of 30 to 50 mph knocked down trees and power lines along the storm's path.
What else do people ask about the Montgomery radar?
Which NWS office and radar cover Montgomery?
NWS Birmingham (BMX) issues forecasts and warnings for Montgomery. The nearest NEXRAD radar is KMXX, about 32 miles from the city center.
How often does the radar on this page update?
The radar loop on this page updates every 5 minutes.
Is this page an official warning service?
No. It shows radar and forecasts only. For warnings, follow NWS Birmingham and local emergency alerts.
Quick facts
- Radar: KMXX (Maxwell AFB NEXRAD), a new frame every 5 minutes
- Forecasts and warnings: NWS Birmingham (BMX)
- Severe storms peak from March to May (NOAA Storm Events, 1996 to 2025)
- Local time: CST/CDT
- Radar: KMXX, a new frame every 5 minutes
- Warnings: NWS Birmingham (BMX)
- Severe storms: March to May
- Local time: CST/CDT
Where does this data come from?
- NOAA NEXRAD radar via Iowa Environmental Mesonet
- National Weather Service, Birmingham office
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991 to 2020: MONTGOMERY AP, AL US
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996 to 2025
- USGS Elevation Point Query Service
- GOES-East satellite imagery
- Open-Meteo forecast API
- OpenStreetMap contributors
- NWS Birmingham: Alabama tornadoes of 1996
- NWS Birmingham: Montgomery F2 tornado, November 15, 2006
- National Weather Service: Floods in Alabama
- NWS Birmingham: 2007 weather year in review
- NWS Birmingham: Impacts from Nate, October 7 to 8, 2017
- National Hurricane Center: Tropical cyclone climatology