Will May Bring Sunshine, Storms, or Sizzling Temps to Alabama?

April showers bring May flowers. Let’s get a head start on the weather outlook for May in Alabama.

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March, April, and May are considered the springtime season. However, the latest round of temperatures gives more of a summer vibe. As we head into May, it looks like chilly vibes hit the road a bit early this year in Alabama and across much of the U.S.

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Temp Guide

The Weather Channel said, “Much of the Southeast and Ohio Valley will see slightly above-average temperatures.” The Old Farmer’s Almanac hints, "Above-average temperatures will persist through the summer.”

The temperature prediction for Alabama is mostly above average temperatures for most of the state, but just slightly above average temperatures for southern Alabama.

Wet Weather?

For now, it seems that Alabama and many other southern states will experience below-average precipitation.

As always, there will be updates to the forecast.

Mary K. - Weather Forecaster

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