How much rain has Alabama gotten this winter?
If you thought it’s been a soggy winter, you’re not far off.
Alabama has gotten its fair share of rain so far this winter, or December, January and so far in February.
The past 30 days have left parts of Alabama with much more rain than what is typical for this time of year. Some spots have gotten 3 to 5 inches more than average over that time period, according to data from the National Weather Service.
But while it’s been rainy in some areas, it hasn’t been rainy enough to set any long-term records.
Here’s a look at the rain several Alabama cities have gotten so far this winter, and how it ranks:
BIRMINGHAM (data from 1895-2023)
December: 4.25 inches (67th)
January: 8.11 inches (13th)
February (so far): 3.08 inches (normal 3.05 inches)
HUNTSVILLE (data from 1894 -2023)
December: 6.10 inches (44th)
January: 5.21 inches (57th)
February (so far): 4.49 (normal 3.17)
MOBILE (data from 1871-2023)
December: 4.80 inches (74th)
January: 4.05 inches (82nd)
February (so far): 3.03 inches (normal 2.79 inches)
MONTGOMERY (data from 1872-2023)
December: 3.57 inches (97th)
January: 5.52 inches (47th)
February (so far): 3.01 inches (normal 3.02 inches)
How is the rest of the month looking, precipitation-wise?
According to NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, Alabama will have a mixed bag of precipitation over the next few weeks.
In the 6- to 10-day outlook, the northern part of the state has a slightly higher probability of seeing more rain than average.
Near-normal precipitation is expected for central Alabama, and south Alabama could see above-average precipitation.
The outlook for precipitation is similar in the 8- to 14-day timeframe: