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Montgomery, Alabama
Facts

Population: 201,568

Elevation: 250 feet above sea level

Land Area: 155.4 square miles

Location: Located in the central part of Alabama at the intersection of Interstates 65 and 85

Time Zone: Central Time Zone (when it’s noon in Montgomery, it’s 1pm in New York City and 10am in Los Angeles). Montgomery observes Daylight Saving Time from April - October

Weather:

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Average temp. (°F)	46.4	50.2	57.6	64.0	72.0	78.6	81.5	80.9	76.0	65.2	56.0	48.8
High temperature (°F)	57.4	62.1	70.2	77.1	84.2	90.2	92.4	91.9	87.4	78.5	68.5	60.1
Low temperature (°F)	35.3	38.3	45.1	50.9	59.8	67.0	70.6	69.8	64.6	52.1	43.4	37.5
Precipitation (in)	5.0	5.3	6.0	4.3	4.0	4.2	4.8	3.5	3.8	2.6	4.2	4.8

Climate:

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Days with precip.	11	9	10	8	8	9	12	9	8	6	8	10
Wind speed (mph)	7.7	8.2	8.3	7.3	6.1	5.8	5.7	5.2	5.9	5.7	6.5	7.1
Morning humidity (%)	82	80	82	86	88	88	90	91	89	89	87	84
Afternoon humidity (%)	64	60	57	57	60	60	64	64	62	58	60	64
Sunshine (%)	47	52	59	65	63	62	61	63	62	64	55	49

Local Seasons:

As both a major business city as well as a tourist destination, Montgomery has something of interest taking place virtually every day of the year. With a moderate climate year-round, anytime is a good time for a visit. Summer temperatures peak in the mid 90’s F during the day, with the evenings dropping to a more comfortable 70 F. It is often cloudy and rainy during this time so be prepared. Spring and fall bring cooler temperatures and more sunshine. This is an ideal time to take advantage of the many outdoor activities available. Winters are mild with little or no snow.

How to Get There:

By Air

Montgomery Regional Airport

4445 Selma Highway
Montgomery, AL 36108

334-281-5040

The airport is conveniently located 15 minutes from downtown on U.S. Hwy. 80 W. It is served by a few of the regional airlines as well as charter services.

By Car

Montgomery is easy to reach as two interstate highways, I-65 and I-85, intersect within the City. Additional highways serving Montgomery are U.S. 31, 80, 82, 231 and 331, and are all connected by a four-lane perimeter road encompassing the City.

By Train

Amtrak

950 West South Boulevard
Montgomery, AL 36105

800-USA-RAIL

By Bus

Greyhound

950 W South Blvd.
Montgomery, AL 36105

334-286-0953

How to Get Around:

When visiting the downtown area, the Lightning Route Trolley System transports visitors to attractions throughout the area for a small fee. Rental cars are also available.

National Holidays:

New Year's Day: Jan. 1

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day and Robert E. Lee’s Birthday: 3rd Mon. in Jan.

President's Day: 3rd Mon. in Feb.

Confederate Memorial Day: 4^th Monday in April

Memorial Day: last Mon. in May

Jefferson Davis’s birthday: 1^st Monday in June

Independence Day: July 4

Labor Day: 1st Mon. in Sept.

Columbus Day: 2^nd Monday in October

Thanksgiving Day: 4th Thurs. in Nov.

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: Dec. 24 and 25