There are 73 amphibian species in Alabama.
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Alabama has a total area of 52,419 square miles (135,760 kmΒ²).
Alabama’s highest recorded temperature is 112 Β°F (44 Β°C), recorded on September 5, 1925, in Centerville.
In 1960, NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center was established in Huntsville, boosting Alabama’s economic growth by developing a local aerospace industry.
The Rosenwald Fund helped fund the construction of schools for African American children in Alabama. Between 1913 and 1937, 387 schools, seven teachers’ houses, and several vocational buildings were built with partial funding from the Rosenwald Fund.
The average annual temperature in Alabama is 64 Β°F (18 Β°C).
Politically, as part of the Deep South, Alabama is predominantly a conservative state and is known for its Southern culture.
Despite progress, Alabama continues to face challenges related to racial discrimination, economic disparities, and underrepresentation of urban areas. The Black Belt region, home to many African Americans, remains economically disadvantaged.
St. Stephens, now abandoned, served as the territorial capital from 1817 to 1819.
The elevation in Alabama ranges from sea level at Mobile Bay to 2,413 feet (735 m) at Mount Cheaha in the northeast.
Alabamaβs highest recorded temperature is 112Β°F (44.4Β°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 112Β°F is extremely rare. Top 5 Highest Temperatures RecordRead more
Alabamaβs highest recorded temperature is 112Β°F (44.4Β°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 112Β°F is extremely rare.
Top 5 Highest Temperatures Recorded in Alabama
Interesting Notes
- Most of these extreme temperatures occurred in the 1920sβ1930s, 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 110Β°F+ is very uncommon today thanks to improved weather forecasting and regional climate monitoring.
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