Birmingham
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Birmingham month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Birmingham are typically April, May and October, with average daytime highs around 23–27°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low 3°C), and February the wettest (about 153 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.1 | 2.8 | 124 | 6.8 |
| February | 16.4 | 6.2 | 153 | 6.7 |
| March | 19.4 | 8.9 | 148 | 8.5 |
| April | 22.7 | 11.6 | 125 | 10.3 |
| May | 27.1 | 16.6 | 108 | 11.1 |
| June | 30.5 | 20.6 | 121 | 11.5 |
| July | 32.1 | 22.6 | 115 | 11.8 |
| August | 31.6 | 22.1 | 119 | 10.7 |
| September | 29.9 | 19.8 | 87 | 10.5 |
| October | 24.6 | 14.2 | 89 | 9.3 |
| November | 18.3 | 8.1 | 77 | 8.1 |
| December | 14.2 | 5.1 | 108 | 6.4 |
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People and places shaping Birmingham
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Research updated Thursday, October 29, 2026Past and future events in Birmingham
Upcoming
- UEFA Euro 2028
Wikidata records Birmingham as the event location. 18th edition of UEFA European Championship.
- Contract
Wikidata records Birmingham as the event location. 2028 Eastercon.
Previously
- Documented history · 1700
The many burnt mounds that can still be seen around the city indicate that modern humans first intensively settled and cultivated the area during the Bronze Age, when a substantial but short-lived influx of population occurred between 1700 BC and 1000 BC, possibly caused by confl
- Documented history · 1166
The development of Birmingham into a significant urban and commercial centre began in 1166, when the Lord of the manor Peter de Bermingham obtained a charter to hold a market at his castle, and followed this with the creation of a planned market town and seigneurial borough withi
- Documented history · 1327
By 1327 it was the third-largest town in Warwickshire, a position it would retain for the next 200 years.
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01 · OverviewBirmingham, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Birmingham took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Birmingham
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Birmingham
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Birmingham
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Birmingham
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Birmingham
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Birmingham
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Frequently Asked Questions about Birmingham
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01 · Q&AWhere is Birmingham located and what are its coordinates?
Birmingham is situated in United States at geographic coordinates 33.5207, -86.8025, with an elevation of 187 meters above sea level.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Birmingham?
Birmingham has a recorded population of approximately 196,357 and observes the America/Chicago time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Birmingham?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Birmingham include EN-US, ES-US, HAW, French, with USD used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Birmingham?
Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Birmingham, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.