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Birmingham, Alabama
Facts

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