Helena, AL weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Helena weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Helena.
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What is the weather usually like in Helena?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 35°F average low
- 55.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,413 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Helena: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HELENA, AL US (USC00013781), adjusted for the elevation of Helena.
Helena weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Helena through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:49 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| February | 6:29 AM | 5:33 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| March | 6:56 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:15 AM | 7:19 PM | 13 h 3 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 55 min |
| June | 5:36 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| August | 6:09 AM | 7:34 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| September | 6:29 AM | 6:55 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:51 AM | 6:15 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:17 AM | 4:46 PM | 10 h 29 min |
| December | 6:42 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 Helena?
Helena has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 35°F (2°C).
It gets about 55.6 inches (1,413 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Helena is April–May and September–October. At 417 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 Helena
What is the hottest month in Helena?
July, with an average high of 92°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Helena?
January, with an average low of 35°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Helena?
About 55.6 inches (1,413 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Helena?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Helena?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Helena have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Helena in November?
Highs average 65°F and lows 42°F, with about 4.7 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Helena?
Around 6:17 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:46 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Helena weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Helena.
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