3.2% of Alabama’s area is water.
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 RecordRead more
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
| Rank | Temperature (°F / °C) | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112°F / 44.4°C | Sept 6, 1925 | Centerville |
| 2 | 111°F / 43.9°C | July 24, 1930 | Cordova |
| 3 | 111°F / 43.9°C | July 25, 1930 | Cordova |
| 4 | 110°F / 43.3°C | July 19, 1933 | Valley Head |
| 5 | 109°F / 42.8°C | July 31, 1936 | Talladega |
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.
Nah, not really. 😅 The whole idea that "Alabama" means "Here We Rest" is basically a myth. It sounds cool and poetic, but historians and language experts say there's no real evidence for it.The name “Alabama” actually comes from the language of Native American tribes — probably from the Choctaw or aRead more
Nah, not really. 😅
The whole idea that “Alabama” means “Here We Rest” is basically a myth. It sounds cool and poetic, but historians and language experts say there’s no real evidence for it.
The name “Alabama” actually comes from the language of Native American tribes — probably from the Choctaw or a related language — and it’s more about plants or clearing land than napping vibes 😂.
Like, it might have something to do with “thicket clearers” or “plant gatherers,” not “let’s chill here forever.”
In short: “Here We Rest” = ✨pretty story✨, but not historically legit.
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