Monthly Climate Reports

Precipitation Percent of Normal (Figure 2)

• Much of South and Southeast Alabama received only 25–75% of normal April rainfall (orange to tan).
• Parts of Southeast Alabama recorded less than 25% of normal precipitation (red).
• Areas of Central and Northwest Alabama received near- to above-normal rainfall, especially following late-month storms (grey to green).
• Some locations in Northwest Alabama received more than 125% of normal precipitation (green).

Temperature Summary (Figure 3)

Temperatures were warmer than normal across the entire state. The statewide average temperature was 66.7°F, which was 3.9°F above the long-term average and made this the 12th warmest April on record statewide. The month featured several swings between warm and cool conditions, which is typical for spring in Alabama.

Temperature Highlights

• Hottest sites: Open Pond and Highland Home 2S – 91°F on April 17th
• Coldest sites: Liri – 32°F on April 20th
• Coldest April on record: 1983 – 57.8°F
• Warmest April on record: 1896 – 68.0°F

Drought Summary (Figure 4)

Drought conditions worsened significantly across Alabama during April as warm temperatures and continued rainfall deficits intensified dryness across much of the state. While the most severe drought conditions were initially focused across South and Southeast Alabama, conditions steadily deteriorated throughout the month as many areas missed out on meaningful rainfall. By early May, extreme drought had expanded across large portions of Central, Southern, and Southeastern Alabama, while moderate to severe drought covered much of the rest of the state.