Counties with the coldest winters in Alabama
#25. Talladega County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 46.6 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 45.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +1.6 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 45.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +1.6 degrees
#23. Calhoun County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 46.5 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 43.7 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.7 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 43.7 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.7 degrees
#23. Chambers County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 46.5 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 44.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +1.6 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 44.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +1.6 degrees
#22. St. Clair County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 46.4 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 44.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.4 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 44.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.4 degrees
#21. Randolph County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 46.3 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 43.7 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.7 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 43.7 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.7 degrees
#20. Blount County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 46.2 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 43.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.1 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 43.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.1 degrees
#17. Cleburne County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 46.0 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 42.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.1 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 42.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.1 degrees
#17. Fayette County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 46.0 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 44.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +1.6 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 44.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +1.6 degrees
#17. Walker County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 46.0 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 44.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +1.9 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 44.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +1.9 degrees
#15. Clay County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 45.9 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 44.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +1.7 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 44.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +1.7 degrees
#15. Etowah County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 45.9 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 43.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.6 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 43.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.6 degrees
#14. Marion County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 45.7 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 42.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.8 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 42.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.8 degrees
#12. Cherokee County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 45.4 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 42.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.5 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 42.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.5 degrees
#12. Cullman County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 45.4 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 42.7 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.8 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 42.7 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.8 degrees
#11. Marshall County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 45.3 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 42.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.7 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 42.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.7 degrees
#10. Winston County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 44.9 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 42.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.4 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 42.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.4 degrees
#7. Colbert County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 44.8 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 41.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.1 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 41.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.1 degrees
#7. Franklin County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 44.8 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 41.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.9 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 41.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.9 degrees
#7. Morgan County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 44.8 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 42.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.6 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 42.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.6 degrees
#6. Lawrence County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 44.4 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 42.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.4 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 42.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.4 degrees
#4. Lauderdale County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 44.3 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 41.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.2 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 41.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.2 degrees
#4. Madison County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 44.3 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 41.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.5 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 41.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.5 degrees
#3. Limestone County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 44.1 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 41.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.5 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 41.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.5 degrees
#1. DeKalb County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 43.7 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 41.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.2 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 41.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.2 degrees
#1. Jackson County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 43.7 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 41.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.3 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 41.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.3 degrees
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Andrea Vale, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 48 states.
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