The Alabama Office of the State Climatologist provides monthly climate reports that analyze statewide temperature, precipitation, and drought trends. Each report also highlights how that's month’s climate compared to long-term historical normals. A summary of every monthly report is featured on this page, with options to view the full report in PDF format or explore the complete climate report archive. Download the Full Monthly Climate Report Browse the Monthly Climate Report Archive Alabama Climate Report: June, 2026 Brought to you by the Alabama Office of the State Climatologist Precipitation Summary Temperature Summary Drought Summary Half Year Review Hurricane Season Figure 1. June 2026 precipitation totals and trends across Alabama. June 2026 precipitation infographic showing statewide rainfall totals, notable observations, and historical ranking. Data Source: NCEP Stage IV Quantitative Precipitation Estimates. Precipitation Summary (Figure 1) June continued the much-needed wet pattern that began in May. Statewide precipitation totaled 7.11 inches, which was 2.83 inches above normal and ranked as the 13th wettest June on record. Rainfall was widespread across much of the state, with the heaviest totals occurring across southern counties. The above-normal rainfall further improved drought conditions and replenished soil moisture, streams, and reservoirs heading into summer. Precipitation Highlights Driest site: Guin 1.1 NW – 1.87 inches of rainfall Wettest site: Atmore – 14.93 inches of rainfall Highest Daily Rainfall Total: Wilmer 3.4 SE – 9.32 inches on June 19th 13th wettest June on record statewide Figure 2. Precipitation Percent of Normal for June 2026. June 2026 precipitation percent of normal showing widespread above-normal rainfall, with the wettest conditions across southern counties. Data Source: PRISM Climate Group. Precipitation Percent of Normal (Figure 2) Much of the state received above-normal rainfall during June. Many locations across South Alabama received 150–300% of normal precipitation (blue-purple) Parts of southwest Alabama observed more than 300% of normal rainfall (light purple). Some pockets of Northwest and central Alabama finished the month near to slightly below normal (grey-yellow). Figure 3. Temperature totals and trends across Alabama for June 2026. June 2026 temperature infographic showing statewide average temperatures, notable observations, and historical ranking. Data provided by PRISM Climate Data, station data, and National Centers for Environmental Information. Temperature Summary (Figure 3) Statewide temperatures averaged 77.8°F during June, which was 0.3°F above normal and ranked as the 61st warmest June on record. Although daytime highs were generally cooler than normal, unusually warm overnight temperatures and very humid conditions resulted in a near-normal monthly average. Statewide, June ranked as the second most humid June on record, behind only 2025. Temperature Highlights Coldest site: Liri – 49°F on June 4th Hottest sites: Open Pond and Alabaster Shelby County Airport – 99°F on June 13th and 30th 61st Warmest June on record statewide Figure 4. June 2026 drought conditions. June 2026 U.S. Drought Monitor progression showing rapid drought improvement throughout the month. Data Source: U.S. Drought Monitor. Drought Summary (Figure 4) Frequent rainfall during June rapidly improved drought conditions, eliminating nearly all remaining drought by early July. The last areas of severe drought (D2) were reduced during the first week of the month before improving to moderate drought (D1) and eventually being removed altogether. By the start of July, only a few small pockets of abnormal dryness (D0) remained along the northern border and in the far southeastern corner, marking a dramatic recovery from the widespread drought conditions present just one month earlier. Half Year Review With 2026 now halfway through, let’s review how Alabama fared so far. Statewide, the first six months of the year were the eighth warmest on record, with an average temperature of 62.3°F, or 2.4°F above the long-term normal. Precipitation during the first half of the year was near normal, totaling 29.78 inches—just 0.07 inches below normal and ranking as the 67th driest first half of the year on record. Tornado activity was more active than usual, with 44 reported tornadoes compared to the climatological average of 32 through the end of June. Interestingly, most of this year's tornadoes occurred during March, May, and June, while April—the climatological peak of Alabama's tornado season—recorded none. Hurricane Season Outlook June 1st signifies the official start of hurricane season. This hurricane season is expected to be below-normal, according to the NOAA, with 8–14 named storms, 3-6 hurricanes, and 1-3 major hurricanes (defined as Cat 3 or higher). The outlook is largely driven by the current El Niño, which is expected to strengthen during the hurricane season and generally suppress Atlantic tropical cyclone activity. Regardless of the seasonal outlook, coastal residents and businesses should review their hurricane preparedness plans each year. Seasonal forecasts do not predict where storms will make landfall, and it only takes one hurricane to make landfall to make it an active season for a community. More information on how to prepare here: https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes. For more information, read the full report . If you have any questions, please contact aosc@uah.edu.