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