Alabama doesn’t usually see much snow, but there have been some historic events that locals still talk about:

1. February 1899 – The Great Blizzard of 1899
   • One of the most extreme winters in U.S. history. Parts of Alabama saw heavy snow and record cold temperatures.
2. January 1982 – The Snowstorm of ’82
   • Northern Alabama got 10–12 inches in some areas. Schools closed, and roads were paralyzed.
3. March 1993 – The “Storm of the Century”
   • A massive East Coast blizzard brought snow to central and northern Alabama, with unusual accumulations of 4–8 inches in some counties.
4. January 2014 – Birmingham Snowstorm
   • Around 1–3 inches fell in the Birmingham area, enough to shut down roads and delay schools. It was notable because snow is so rare in that region.
5. December 2017 – Northern Alabama Snow Event
   • Some northern counties saw 3–5 inches of snow, causing rare winter travel disruptions.

In general, most of Alabama gets light snow once a year, if at all, so any multi-inch snowfall is a big deal and remembered by locals.

Alabama’s highest recorded temperature is 112°F (44.4°C).

This was recorded on September 6, 1925, in Centerville, Alabama.

Fun context: Alabama generally has a humid subtropical climate, so summer highs often reach the upper 90s, but hitting 112°F is extremely rare.

Top 5 Highest Temperatures Recorded in Alabama

Interesting Notes

• Most of these extreme temperatures occurred in the 1920s–1930s, during periods of severe heatwaves in the southeastern U.S.
• Locations like Cordova and Centerville are inland, where temperatures spike more than near the Gulf Coast due to lower humidity moderation.
• Modern-day Alabama summers are hot, but reaching 110°F+ is very uncommon today thanks to improved weather forecasting and regional climate monitoring.