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Harvest, Alabama Weather

Heat settles and the rain begins. Day 89 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Harvest weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar

Harvest, AL
Tuesday, June 16 at 4:07 AM
61
°
Partly Cloudy
Feels like
63°
Humidity
90%
Wind
3 mph
Sunrise
12:33 AM
Sunset
3:02 PM
Harvest, AL
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastHarvest, AL: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 61 to 84 degrees Fahrenheit.
L 61°H 84°
Harvest, AL
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jun 16
    Overcast
    —
    —
    84°61°—
  2. Wednesday
    Jun 17
    Thunderstorm
    —
    —
    87°65°+3°
  3. Thursday
    Jun 18
    Drizzle
    56%
    0.04″
    73°69°-14°
  4. Friday
    Jun 19
    T-storm w/ Hail
    72%
    0.01″
    76°65°+3°
  5. Saturday
    Jun 20
    Overcast
    —
    —
    79°60°+3°
  6. Sunday
    Jun 21
    T-storm w/ Hvy Hail
    38%
    —
    84°63°+5°
  7. Monday
    Jun 22
    T-storm w/ Hail
    42%
    —
    80°71°-4°
Harvest, AL
Next 24 hours · Cool now
HOT 90°55°73°90°12a6a12p6pnow 61°high 84°low 61°
Harvest, AL
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
NNE
020° · veering 32°
Direction
NNE
020°
Sustained
3
mph
Gust
4
mph
Peak 24h
18
avg 5
Beaufort · 1 · LIGHT AIR
0
CALM
<1
1
LIGHT AIR
1–3
2
LIGHT BRZ
4–7
3
GENTLE BRZ
8–12
4
MOD BRZ
13–18
5
FRESH BRZ
19–24
6
STRONG BRZ
25–31
7
NEAR GALE
32–38
24h · sust vs gust · mph
avg 5 · pk 18 @ 7:00a
01020MPHB1B2B3B4B5-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 146SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
A whisper of wind — leaves barely shift on the trees.
Harvest, AL
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
983.9
-0.3 mb in 3h · steady · 29.05 inHg
Now
983.9
mb
3h
-0.3
mb
12h
-1.5
mb
24h
-0.8
mb
Regime · STORM
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 983–987
9759809859909951000STORM|RAIN10051010RAIN|CHG1015CHG|FAIR10201025FAIR|DRY1030-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW987.4983.2983.9
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Deep low — expect rough seas, strong wind, and persistent rain.
Harvest, AL
Air quality
22
AQI
Good
↓-17 in 6h

AQI 22 (Good), driven by PM2.5. AQI down 17 over the last 6 hours — air quality is improving sharply. PM2.5 at 6.1 µg/m³ (AQI 34) with a 0.97 fine-to-coarse ratio and 3 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.

OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.

PM 2.5DRIVERGood
6.1μg/m³
PM 10Good
6μg/m³
NO₂Good
9μg/m³
OzoneGood
40μg/m³
UV IndexLow
0.0

What's driving it

PM × Wind × Precip

PM2.5 at 6.1 µg/m³ (AQI 34) with a 0.97 fine-to-coarse ratio and 3 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.

PM2.5/PM10
0.97
Wind
calm
Recent rain
0h in last 6h
Pattern
stagnant smoke

Trends

Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.

Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).

7-DAY AQI TREND50100TUEWEDTHUFRISATSUNMONTUE7-DAY PM2.5 TREND · μg/m³300
Harvest, AL
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
71%
MOSTLY CLOUDY
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
25.7mi
UNLIMITED
81 mi0 mi−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Earth · GOES-19 ABI
Full Disk · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 full disk Visible · GeoColor
True-color daytime, blue/IR sandwich at night
09:07 UTC · Harvest, AL · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · up to 10848 px
Continental US · GOES-19 ABI
CONUS Sector · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 CONUS Visible · GeoColor
Daytime true-color, blue-light/IR sandwich at night
09:07 UTC · Harvest, AL · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Harvest, AL
Satellite · infrared · animated
Harvest, AL
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IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Harvest, AL
Almanac · Tuesday, June 16
Cut your thistles before St. John, you will have two instead of one.
Civil dawn
5:04 AM
Sunrise
12:33 AM
Daylight
14h 29m
Sunset
3:02 PM
Civil dusk
8:33 PM
Planting note
Stake and prune tomato suckers. Watch for squash vine borers.
Harvest, AL
The moon
Waxing Crescent
2% illuminated
Moonrise
6:49 AM
Moonset
9:14 PM
In sign
♋︎ Cancer
Harvest, AL
Microseason
Jun 16–20

Heat settles and the rain begins

weather
Jan 146% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Harvest at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 19°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
  • Last frost: March 16 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Jun 16–20
  • Planting window: Stake and prune tomato suckers. Watch for squash vine borers.

15-Day Forecast — Harvest

  1. Tue84°61°2%
  2. Wed87°65°7%
  3. Thu73°69°56%
  4. Fri76°65°72%
  5. Sat79°60°7%
  6. Sun84°63°38%
  7. Mon80°71°42%
  8. Tue82°69°39%
  9. Wed84°69°43%
  10. Thu82°67°30%
  11. Fri86°69°23%
  12. Sat89°71°43%
  13. Sun91°72°56%
  14. Mon91°73°55%
  15. Tue90°74°51%

Forecast data from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of June 16, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.

SPC Convective Outlook

Storm Prediction Center — Harvest

SPC has placed Harvest in the Marginal Risk category for severe thunderstorms day after tomorrow.

  • TODAYNONENo severe risk
  • TOMORROWTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
  • DAY 3MRGLMarginal Risk

Isolated severe storms possible. Limited threat for hail or damaging wind.

Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.

January 1–5: Frost quiets the live oaks.January 6–10: Still water thickens with ice.January 11–15: Springs begin to move beneath ice.January 16–20: Cardinal dawn calls grow bolder.January 21–25: Late January thaw pulses.January 26–31: Last freeze locks the land.February 1–5: February's lengthening light.February 6–10: Warming winds thaw the margin.February 11–15: Magnolia blooms break the gray.February 16–20: Mockingbirds resume the dawn chorus.February 21–25: Rain replaces the last snow.February 26–28: Mist clings to greening valleys.March 1–5: The green pulse awakens.March 6–10: Hibernators emerge to call.March 11–15: Dogwood and redbud ignite.March 16–20: Swallowtails emerge from winter silk.March 21–25: Light crowns the dogwood canopy.March 26–31: Redbud cascades over the thaw.April 1–5: Thunder announces the wet season.April 6–10: Barn swallows carve the warming sky.April 11–15: Magnolia blooms and falls in a breath.April 16–20: First rainbows arch over thunderheads.April 21–25: Reeds push through marsh water.April 26–30: Frost retreats; seedlings rise free.May 1–5: Warblers flood the canopy in waves.May 6–10: Tulip poplar lights the forest crown.May 11–15: Shad pulse upstream through rapids.May 16–20: Roses open on the Piedmont edge.May 21–25: Fireflies scout the humid dusk.May 26–31: Frog choruses rise from every wetland.June 1–5: Fireflies pulse through the magnolias.June 6–10: Kudzu climbs deeper into green.June 11–15: Sun climbs to its northern throne.June 16–20: Heat settles and the rain begins.June 21–25: The longest day turns toward shadow.June 26–30: Fireflies drift through Spanish moss.July 1–5: Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon.July 6–10: Thunderheads boil and break at dusk.July 11–15: Thunder builds each drowsy afternoon.July 16–20: Cicadas claim the long noon.July 21–25: Dog days drape the earth in haze.July 26–31: Katydids begin their rasping chorus.August 1–5: Dusk arrives one minute earlier each night.August 6–10: Meteorological summer's turning page.August 11–15: Cool winds gather at the margins.August 16–20: Dog-day cicadas rise.August 21–25: Heat breaks in creek beds.August 26–31: Monarchs gather strength.September 1–5: Harvests begin in earnest.September 6–10: Dew beads on resurrection fern.September 11–15: Raptors trail the thermals.September 16–20: Day and dark find balance.September 21–25: Thunder quiets the land.September 26–30: Insects retreat below.October 1–5: Swamp waters recede.October 6–10: Maples ignite the ridge.October 11–15: Asters crown the meadows.October 16–20: Crickets sing at dusk.October 21–25: Frost paints the garden.October 26–31: Light rains whisper down.November 1–5: Sweetgum Turns Crimson.November 6–10: Camellia Blooms Break Through.November 11–15: Earth Stiffens Underfoot.November 16–20: Bare Limbs Hold the Light.November 21–25: First Frost Grips the High Ground.November 26–30: North Wind Strips the Last Leaves.December 1–5: Darkness Falls Before Dinner.December 6–10: Winter Locks the Land.December 11–15: Wildlife Retreats to Shelter.December 16–20: Ice Edges Deepen Inward.December 21–25: The Sun Begins its Return.December 26–31: The Year Turns in Silence.🌱February 14 — First skunk-cabbage spathes thaw their way up☀️March 20 — Spring equinox — day and night balance🌸April 5 — Cherry blossoms peak in the parks🐦May 10 — Warbler migration peaks along the coast✨May 25 — First fireflies scout the meadows at dusk🌞June 21 — Summer solstice — longest day🦗July 25 — Peak cicada chorus in the afternoons🌊August 18 — Warmest sea-surface temperatures of the year🍂September 22 — Autumn equinox — the slow turn❄️October 25 — First widespread frost in the suburbs🍁November 10 — Peak leaf color across the Hudson Valley🌙December 21 — Winter solstice — longest night

Microseason · June 16–20

Heat settles and the rain begins

Summer heat locks in; afternoon thunderstorms arrive with humid intensity, feeding kudzu and swamp vegetation.

Day 167 of 365 · Wedge 34 of 72

The solar year drawn as a wheel of 72 five-day windows. Each wedge is one microseason; the four colored arcs mark winter, spring, summer, and autumn; the small icons sit at notable phenological events. The crimson pointer creeps clockwise as the year turns.

Planting calendar

MonthPlantHarvest
January——
February——
Marchlettuce, peas, spinach, radishes—
Aprillettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash—
Maytomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Junetomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
July—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
August—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
September—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
Octoberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotswinter squash, tomatoes (last)
Novemberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots—
December——

A year in weather

In Harvest, July runs warmest near 81°F and January coldest around 43°F, while December is the wettest month (5.9 inches) and September the driest (3.5 inches).

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January43°5.0″7
February47°5.1″8
March54°5.4″8
April63°4.9″7
May71°4.7″7
June79°4.1″7
July81°4.5″7
August81°3.5″6
September75°3.5″4
October64°3.6″5
November53°4.3″6
December46°5.9″7

Regional context

Harvest's climate, from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 station normals, pairs 43°F Januarys with 81°F Julys — a 39°F swing. About 54.3 inches of precipitation falls over roughly 79 days a year.

Rainfall in Harvest stays even across the calendar: December tops out at 5.9 inches over 7.3 rainy days, and September still logs 3.5 inches across 4.4 — a narrow range for Harvest. It is a balanced pattern Harvest shares with places like Madison, AL, Ardmore, AL and Meridianville, AL.

By mid-March the frosts ease in Harvest, opening the season for peas, lettuce, spinach, and radishes. Warm-soil crops in Harvest wait about two weeks past Harvest's last frost, once the soil warms. Around mid-December, freezing nights resume in Harvest and tender crops must come in. In Harvest, low spots run 4-7°F colder than nearby slopes, nudging Harvest's frost dates a week.

Similar climates: Madison, AL, Ardmore, AL, Meridianville, AL, Hazel Green, AL, Athens, AL.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in Harvest?
In Harvest, expect the last spring frost near mid-March; Harvest's first autumn frost comes around mid-December.
What is the rainy season in Harvest?
Harvest sees its heaviest rain in December (around 5.9 inches), part of roughly 54 inches a year.
What is the warmest month in Harvest?
July is Harvest's warmest month, averaging about 81°F.
What is the coldest month in Harvest?
Harvest bottoms out in January, with a mean near 43°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Harvest?
Time tomatoes in Harvest for two weeks after mid-March; peas and greens start at Harvest's frost line.
How many rainy days does Harvest get?
Expect roughly 79 wet days a year in Harvest.
What hardiness zone is Harvest?
Harvest's hardiness zone tracks its winter low; with January near 43°F, check the USDA ZIP map for the exact zone.
What is the 10-day forecast for Harvest?
Harvest's extended outlook — daily high and low temperatures and precipitation chances for each upcoming day — is in the daily forecast above.
Will it rain this week in Harvest?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Harvest in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Harvest?
Current conditions for Harvest and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Harvest forecast updated?
The Harvest forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Harvest?
Day length in Harvest peaks around the June solstice — earliest sunrise and latest sunset — and is shortest near the December solstice.
How accurate is the weather forecast for Harvest?
The next few days in Harvest's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

Harvest, Alabama has a humid subtropical climate: January averages roughly 43°F, July about 81°F, 38°F between them.

Across the year, Harvest collects about 54 inches of precipitation over roughly 79 days with measurable rain or snow.

Latitude 34.9°N gives Harvest its 38°F swing, and with it the rhythm of Harvest's growing season.

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ZIP codes in Harvest

  • 35749

Climate normals from the Open-Meteo Climate API. Köppen approximation from NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Regions. See methodology for data sources, editorial rules, and corrections. Maintainer: Brian Tighe.