Population:
242,830
Elevation:
600 feet
Location
Located approximately 148 miles west of Atlanta
and 143 southwest of Chattanooga, Birmingham is centrally located within the
state.
Time Zone:
Central Standard Time (When it’s noon in Birmingham, it’s 1:00pm in New York
City and 10:00am in Los Angeles).
Weather:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Average temp. (°F)
42.4
46.6
54.3
61.2
69.3
76.4
80.2
79.5
73.7
62.7
52.9
45.4
High temperature (°F)
53.0
58.5
66.8
74.5
81.4
87.9
91.0
90.6
85.0
75.1
64.7
56.2
Low temperature (°F)
31.8
34.9
41.8
47.9
57.2
64.9
69.2
68.4
62.5
50.2
41.2
34.6
Precipitation (in)
5.4
4.3
6.0
4.6
4.7
3.8
4.8
3.3
3.9
3.2
4.7
4.5
Climate:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Days with precip.
11
10
11
9
10
10
12
10
8
6
9
11
Wind speed (mph)
8.1
8.7
9.0
8.2
6.8
6.0
5.7
5.4
6.3
6.2
7.2
7.7
Morning humidity (%)
80
79
79
83
86
84
86
86
87
87
83
81
Afternoon humidity (%)
64
60
57
57
60
59
62
61
62
58
60
63
Sunshine (%)
42
50
54
63
66
65
59
63
61
66
55
46
Days clear of clouds
7
7
7
9
8
7
5
7
9
14
10
8
Partly cloudy days
6
6
8
8
11
13
14
15
9
8
7
7
Cloudy days
18
15
16
13
12
10
12
10
11
9
13
16
Snowfall (in)
0.6
0.2
0.3
0.1
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.3
Local Seasons:
No matter what the season, Birmingham’s moderate
climate is generally mild; with winter daytime temperatures usually no lower
than 35 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit. A few snow flurries may occur during winter
months, but snow seldom accumulates here. You can see the blossoms popping out
after their winter’s rest in February, with the peak blooms in March and April
for many of the flowering plants, although Birmingham remains colorful
throughout the summer and fall. Spring is soon “in the air” and it is
especially beautiful, with a multitude of flowering trees, bushes, and flowers.
Blossoms begin to appear in February, with peak months being March and April for
many flowering plants, although the area remains colorful throughout the summer
and fall. Summer months are warm, with daytime highs often in the 90's to low.
How to Get There/Getting Around:
Airport & Airlines
Birmingham International Airport (code BMH)
205-595-0533
5900 Airport Highway, Birmingham, AL 35212
A visually exciting gateway to the city,
Birmingham International Airport gives visitors easy access to the metropolitan
area. Direct service is provided to 50 cities with 70 daily departures, and the
city is only one stop away from anywhere. Birmingham-with its array of major
airlines serving the area-is well positioned in terms of cost efficient air
travel.
Distance (from Downtown): 4.5 miles, 10 minutes
Airport accessibility by roadway: I-20, I-59, I-65, I-459
Most major commercial airlines service Birmingham as well as certain regional
carriers.
Ground Transportation:
Rental cars, taxi cabs, shuttle bus, and
limousine service are available at the airport. Local bus service does not
include the airport.
Greyhound Bessemer Station
1718 4th Avenue N
Bessemer, AL 35020
800-231-2222, 205-425-3914
Hours: Mon-Fri, 7am - 5:30pm, Weekend (Sat & Sun), 7am - 4pm
Greyhound Birmingham Terminal
618 N 19th St
Birmingham, AL 35201
800-231-2222, 205- 251-3210
Hours: 24 hours; 7 days a week
MAX (Metro Area Express, Birmingham-Jefferson
Transit Authority)
1735 Morris Ave.
Birmingham, AL 35202
205-521-0101
Hours: Mon-Fri, 6am - 5pm only
Greyhound Pelham Station
2251 Montgomery Highway
Pelham, AL 35124
800-231-2222, 205-987-7661
Hours: Mon-Fri, 7am - 7pm; Sat, 8am - 5:30pm
National Holidays
New Year’s Day, January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the third Monday in
January
President’ Day, the third Monday in February
Memorial Day, the last Monday in May
Independence Day, July 4
Labor Day, the first Monday in September
Thanksgiving Day, the fourth Thursday in November
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, December 24 and
25
New Year’s Eve, December 31
Birmingham
