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Big Temperature Swing in Mountain Brook: 72° High, 52° Low

May 8, 2026 weather, forecast
Big Temperature Swing in Mountain Brook: 72° High, 52° Low

Mountain Brook, Alabama — Overcast expected today with a high of 72°F and a low of 52°F.

Today's Forecast — Friday, May 8

  • Conditions: Overcast
  • High / Low: 72°F / 52°F
  • Wind: ESE 8 mph, gusts to 16 mph
  • Precipitation: 5% chance
  • UV Index: 5.55 — High — sunscreen recommended
  • Sunrise / Sunset: 05:51 / 19:35
  • Daylight: 13.7 hours (11.0 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

  • Sky cover: mostly cloudy (91% average cloud cover), but low rain risk.
  • Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

  • Humidity: 64%

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

  • Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 59°F, 76% humidity
  • Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 71°F, 51% humidity
  • Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 65°F, 70% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

  • Air Quality Index: 38 (peak 56) — Moderate
  • Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
  • PM2.5: 10.6 µg/m³

Tomorrow's Outlook

Foggy with a high of 78°F and a low of 61°F. 34% chance of precipitation.

Forecast data provided by Open-Meteo. Air quality data from Open-Meteo Air Quality API. For severe weather alerts, visit your local National Weather Service office.