Climate change in Russell County, Alabama
Since 1979, Russell County, Alabama has warmed 1.7°F, with 2 more days above 90°F, 14 more nights above 70°F and 7% more precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Clay County, GA's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +1.7°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +0.1°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +3.1°F
- Precipitation: +7%
- Wettest day of the year: +18%
- Longest dry spell: +5 days
- Days above 90°F: +2 days
- Nights above 70°F: +14 days
- Freezing nights: −13 days
- Frost-free season: +20 days
- Muggy days: +5 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): −0.7°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +10 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.