Weather in Bessemer, AL
Updated 2026-09-26 08:00 local time · ZIP codes 35020, 35022, 35023
Overcast
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
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73°7% rain3-day weather forecast
Weather details
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 19%).
It feels like 65°F with winds near 2 mph.
74°F, 5% rain chance and 2 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 9 mph.
Current temperature is 65°F, wind 2 mph, rain chance up to 19%.
UV index is 1.
Local weather characteristics in Bessemer
Alabama has a humid subtropical climate, with long hot summers, mild winters, frequent thunderstorms and a spring severe-weather season.
Bessemer is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 33.40°N latitude and 86.95°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.
Bessemer weather today
Overcast and 65°F in Bessemer, AL. Today's high is 83°F with a 7% rain chance. Winds are around 2 mph with gusts near 3 mph. Relative humidity is 72%, pressure is 30.06 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Bessemer
Sunrise is at 06:38 AM and sunset is at 06:39 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 82°F and a low near 63°F. The maximum rain chance is 3%.