Bessemer weather
At 5:45 PM local time it was cloudy and 22°C (71°F). Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Bessemer sits 157 m (515 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Bessemer, Alabama, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 8%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–Jun, Sep–OctOff season Dec–Feb
About Bessemer weather
Is it raining in Bessemer right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 22° right now. Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Bessemer this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 20–26° and lows of 13–19°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Bessemer lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Bessemer?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a light jacket.
Bessemer weather by month
When is the best time to visit Bessemer?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Bessemer is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 11°C (52°F) in January to 33°C (92°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Bessemer?
December is the wettest month, with about 139 mm (5.5 in) of rain on average. October is the driest, with about 80 mm (3.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Bessemer?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 33°C (92°F) and lows of 21°C (70°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 11°C (52°F) and lows of 0°C (32°F).
Does Bessemer have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is December at about 139 mm (5.5 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months