West Alabama New Year Holiday Forecast & Temp Guide

As 2024 wraps up, Alabamians are eagerly looking forward to 2025's arrival and all its exciting possibilities!

In early 2025, our area could experience some frigid temperatures next week in the New Year. James Spann, ABC 33/40, and Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa Chief Meteorologist, said, "The big question concerns a wave and surface low in the Gulf of Mexico over the latter half of the week.”

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Also, even colder temperatures may occur after the cold wave passes through the area. There is still much to develop, so we will continue to monitor this developing weather scenario.

Weather Outlook for New Year’s Eve & Day

These are the current temperatures and conditions from the National Weather Service in Birmingham. As weather conditions change, the forecast could be impacted.

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Bibb

Tuesday – New Year’s Eve: Expect sunny skies and wind gusts up to 25 mph.

High: 65 °F – Low: 37 °F

Wednesday – New Year’s Day: Expect sunny skies

High: 56 °F – Low: 30 °F

Fayette

Tuesday – New Year’s Eve: Expect sunny skies and wind gusts up to 25 mph.

High: 60 °F – Low: 35 °F

Wednesday – New Year’s Day: Expect sunny skies

High: 54 °F – Low: 27 °F

Greene

Tuesday – New Year’s Eve: Expect sunny skies and wind gusts up to 25 mph.

High: 63 °F – Low: 37 °F

Wednesday – New Year’s Day: Expect sunny skies

High: 55 °F – Low: 30 °F

Hale

Tuesday – New Year’s Eve: Expect sunny skies and wind gusts up to 25 mph.

High: 63 °F – Low: 37 °F

Wednesday – New Year’s Day: Expect sunny skies

High: 55 °F – Low: 30 °F

Lamar

Tuesday – New Year’s Eve: Expect sunny skies and wind gusts up to 25 mph.

High: 60 °F – Low: 35 °F

Wednesday – New Year’s Day: Expect sunny skies

High: 53 °F – Low: 27 °F

Perry

Tuesday – New Year’s Eve: Expect sunny skies and wind gusts up to 25 mph.

High: 65 °F – Low: 37 °F

Wednesday – New Year’s Day: Expect sunny skies

High: 56 °F – Low: 30 °F

Pickens

Tuesday – New Year’s Eve: Expect sunny skies and wind gusts up to 25 mph.

High: 61 °F – Low: 36 °F

Wednesday – New Year’s Day: Expect sunny skies

High: 54 °F – Low: 29 °F

Sumter

Tuesday – New Year’s Eve: Expect sunny skies and wind gusts up to 25 mph.

High: 65 °F – Low: 36 °F

Wednesday – New Year’s Day: Expect sunny skies

High: 56 °F – Low: 29 °F

Tuscaloosa

Tuesday – New Year’s Eve: Expect sunny skies and wind gusts up to 25 mph.

High: 62 °F – Low: 37 °F

Wednesday – New Year’s Day: Expect sunny skies

High: 54 °F – Low: 29 °F

Walker

Tuesday – New Year’s Eve: Expect sunny skies and wind gusts up to 20 mph.

High: 60 °F – Low: 34 °F

Wednesday – New Year’s Day: Expect sunny skies

High: 53 °F – Low: 26 °F

Happy New Year. - Mary K. - Weather Forecaster

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