Birmingham is waking up to mild, mostly cloudy Halloween weather, with temperatures in the mid-60s and a steady east breeze early Saturday. The afternoon should reach about 77 degrees before slipping back into the low 70s, but a few showers could show up after 1 p.m.
Halloween Plans Get A Mostly Dry Start
Rain chances remain relatively low Saturday afternoon, around 20%, so early outdoor plans and trick-or-treating may avoid the worst of the weather. Still, east winds between 5 and 15 mph could make it feel breezier, and a shower is possible as the evening unfolds.
Saturday night brings a better chance of rain, with a 50% probability of showers, cloudy skies and a low near 58 degrees. Rainfall should stay light, with expected amounts generally between a tenth and a quarter of an inch.
Sunday Looks Like The Wettest Day
Showers are likely Sunday across Birmingham, with a 70% chance of rain and a high near 66 degrees. East winds around 10 to 15 mph will add to the damp, cooler feel, so outdoor plans may need a backup option.
Rain chances ease Sunday night, then Monday offers a brief break with partly sunny skies and a high near 73 degrees. Tuesday stays fairly warm at about 75 degrees, although another round of showers and thunderstorms could move in Tuesday night and Wednesday.
Another Wet Stretch Arrives Midweek
Rain chances midweek are 40% to 60%. Thursday and Friday highs are forecast around 79 degrees.
What October Rainfall Can—and Can’t—Tell Us
Birmingham’s October rainfall context is relative: the National Weather Service Birmingham says some wetter winter months, along with March and July, typically receive twice October’s rainfall. That comparison does not establish how often measurable rain fell on Halloween over the past 30 years, or provide a specific October precipitation normal.
Alabama’s Fall Severe-Weather Season
The National Weather Service Birmingham says Alabama’s fall severe-weather season typically runs from the beginning of November until mid-December. The verified timing does not specify the dates of the main spring season, so it cannot establish a precise timing comparison; the seasonal pattern also does not indicate whether storms forecast this week will be severe.
