Bessemer, AL weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Bessemer now
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Bessemer weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Bessemer.
This week in Bessemer
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Bessemer
What is the weather usually like in Bessemer?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 34°F average low
- 55.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,410 mm
- 1.2 insnowfall per year · 3 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Bessemer: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BESSEMER 3 WSW, AL US (USC00010764), adjusted for the elevation of Bessemer.
Bessemer weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Bessemer through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:50 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| February | 6:30 AM | 5:33 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 6:56 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:15 AM | 7:19 PM | 13 h 3 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| June | 5:36 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| August | 6:09 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| September | 6:30 AM | 6:55 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:51 AM | 6:15 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:18 AM | 4:46 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| December | 6:43 AM | 4:43 PM | 10 h 0 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Bessemer?
Bessemer has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 34°F (1°C).
It gets about 55.5 inches (1,410 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Bessemer is April–May and September–October. At 509 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Bessemer
What is the hottest month in Bessemer?
July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Bessemer?
January, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Bessemer?
About 55.5 inches (1,410 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Bessemer?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Bessemer?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Bessemer have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Bessemer in November?
Highs average 66°F and lows 41°F, with about 4.4 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Bessemer?
Around 6:18 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:46 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Bessemer weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Bessemer.
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