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: October, 2025 Brought to you by the Alabama Office of the State Climatologist Precipitation Summary Temperature Summary Drought Summary Winter Outlook Figure 1. Summary graphic of precipitation totals and trends across Alabama for October 2025.Rainfall totals for October 2025 were only slightly above average, with the Gulf Coast area receiving the most total rainfall. Data provided by PRISM Climate Data, station data, and National Centers for Environmental Information. Precipitation Summary (Figure 1) Alabama received an average of 3.15 inches of rainfall this October, which was 0.37 inches above the average 2.83 inches. This made it the 49th wettest October on record for the state since 1895. The Gulf State area received the most rainfall this month, but select areas across the Cumberland Plateau also saw heightened rainfall totals. Precipitation Highlights Driest site: Dothan Airport (Houston County) — 0.96 inches of rainfall Wettest site: Lillian 3.6 WSW (Baldwin County) — 15.7 inches of rainfall Driest October on record: 1963 — 0.03 inches of rainfall Wettest October on record: 1995 — 9.30 inches of rainfall Figure 2. Precipitation Percent of Normal for October 2025.Red and orange areas show locations that received less than 50% of normal rainfall, while green and blue areas indicate near- or above-normal precipitation. South Alabama, outside of Baldwin County, was the driest this month, while the Gulf Coast and Cumberland Plateau were wetter than normal. Precipitation Percent of Normal (Figure 2) Green and blue areas mark near- or above-normal rainfall, mainly in northern Alabama. South Alabama, outside of Baldwin County, was the driest region, with rainfall totals slightly below normal. Communities in the Gulf Coast and along the Cumberland Plateau saw precipitation totals that were well above normal. The widespread deficit led to expanding drought, dry soils, and reduced streamflows across the state, but especially in Southeast counties. Figure 3. Summary graphic of temperature totals and trends across Alabama for October 2025.Average temperatures were slightly warmer than normal across the state, with the lower two-thirds of the state experiencing higher temperatures than the top third. Temperature Summary (Figure 3) Alabama’s average temperature for October 2025 was 65.9°F, which is 2.0°F warmer than the long-term average. This made it the 34th warmest October on record since 1895. Much of the month remained warmer than usual due to an extended period of calm, mild weather that allowed heat to linger across the region. Temperature Highlights Hottest site: Oakmulgee — 93°F on October 17 Coldest sites: Valley Head, Addison, Montgomery 6SW, Scottsboro 2NE, Rock Mills, Hope Hull 3S, & Ashland 5SSW — 32°F on October 31 Coldest October on record: 1952 — 57.6°F Warmest October on record: 1919 — 74.0(°F) Figure 4. U.S. Drought Monitor map of Alabama for October 30, 2025.This map shows drought intensity across Alabama at the end of October 2025. Yellow areas indicate abnormally dry conditions, tan to orange areas represent moderate to severe drought, and dark red areas show extreme drought. By month’s end, the southern two-thirds of the state were in some level of moderate to extreme drought, with the worst conditions centered in West Alabama. Drought Summary (Figure 4) Although October saw slightly more rain than its long-term average, drought conditions continued to persist and worsen across the region. Dryness that began in September carried over into October, and by the start of the month, 95% of Alabama was drier than normal. About half the state was already experiencing moderate to extreme drought, with the worst conditions focused in Greene, Hale, and Marengo Counties. Weeks without meaningful rainfall allowed drought to expand quickly, and by mid-October roughly three-quarters of the state was affected. Southeast Alabama was deteriorating especially fast because many counties had not seen adequate rain in several weeks. Some late-October showers helped slow the worsening trend, particularly along the Tennessee border, but relief was limited. By month’s end, 66% of the state remained in drought. Alabama Winter Climatological Normals (1991-2020) December January February Mean Temperature (°F) 47.7 45.3 49.3 Average Daily High Temperature (°F) 58.4 56.1 60.7 Average Daily Low Temperature (°F) 37.0 34.5 37.9 Total Precipitation (inches) 5.46 5.29 5.17 Table 1. Winter climatological normals (1991-2020) for Alabama. Winter 2025-2026 Outlook Looking ahead to winter (December, January, February), the Climate Prediction Center (CPC) forecasts warmer-than-normal conditions statewide. The northern two thirds of the state have a 33-40% chance of above-normal temperatures, while the southern third has a 40–50% chance. For precipitation, the northern half of the state has equal chances of below-, near-, or above-normal precipitation. Southeastern Alabama shows a stronger signal, with a 50–60% chance of below-normal precipitation. These outlooks are strongly influenced by the ongoing La Niña, which is the cold phase of the El Niño–Southern Oscillation mode in the central Pacific Ocean. Table 1 provides the 1991–2020 climatological normals for the state and major metropolitan areas for each winter month.