Newton, AL Climate

Newton, AL has a humid subtropical climate typical of the southeastern United States. Summers are generally hot and humid, with temperatures averaging in the mid 80s during the daytime. During winter months, temperatures typically range from the mid 30s to low 50s. Rainfall is common throughout the year, with higher amounts in summer. Snowfall is rare but does occur occasionally. Generally, Newton experiences mild weather throughout the year, with occasional periods of extreme heat or cold.

Newton, Alabama gets 55 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Newton averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 217 sunny days per year in Newton. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Newton gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 103 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.

Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 92 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 38
Rain: averages 55 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Newton is 7.2 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Alabama.

4.1 Summer - 7.7 Winter

October, April and May are the most pleasant months in Newton, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

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Climate

YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Newton with an average high temperature of 91.8°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in Alabama. In Newton, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Newton are April, October and March.

In Newton, there are 75.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in Alabama.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Newton with an average of 37.9°. This is one of the warmest places in Alabama.

In Newton, there are 23.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in Alabama.

In Newton, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Alabama.

Humidity in Newton can be stifling in the summer, but pleasant for most of the year. The most uncomfortably humid months are July, August and June. The humid season runs from May-September and the least humid months are October-April.

July is the wettest month in Newton with 6.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is October with 3.2 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 29% of yearly precipitation and 20% occurs in Winter, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 54.5 inches in Newton means that it is drier than most places in Alabama.

July is the rainiest month in Newton with 12.2 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 5.9 rainy days. There are 103.2 rainy days annually in Newton, which is less rainy than most places in Alabama. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 33% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 20% chance of a rainy day.

There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Newton, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in Alabama. Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Newton.

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