- 9Cities compared
- 195 daysLongest calendar: Auburn
- 0Year-round cities
Alabama is not one climate: Auburn banks 195 workable exterior painting days a year while Huntsville gets 132 — a spread the table below itemizes month by month. Season boundaries mark the first and last month averaging 8+ workable days against the label rules (50–90°F, nights 35°F+).
If one month anchors the Alabama calendar it's October, the statewide leader in workable days. Use this page to pick the month, then the city page's 10-day strip to pick the days — and the national exterior painting guide for the physics behind each rule.
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Cities in Alabama
| City | Peak months | Season | Workable days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | Oct, Sep, May | March–June | 157 |
| Huntsville | Oct, Sep, May | March–June | 132 |
| Mobile | May, Oct, Apr | September–June | 184 |
| Montgomery | Oct, Nov, May | September–May | 177 |
| Tuscaloosa | Oct, Sep, May | March–June | 146 |
| Auburn | Oct, Sep, Nov | March–November | 195 |
| Hoover | Oct, May, Apr | March–June | 134 |
| Florence | Oct, Sep, Mar | March–June | 135 |
| Anniston | Oct, Sep, May | March–June | 161 |
Top 9 Alabama calendars for exterior painting
The rules behind these numbers
| Check | Threshold | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Air temperature | 50–90°F (low-temp formulas from 35°F) | Standard latex wants 50°F+. Some low-temperature formulas are rated down to 35°F. |
| Overnight low | ≥35°F during the first 24 h (≥40°F preferred) | Paint keeps curing overnight; a low under 40°F stalls standard latex. |
| Dry before | ≤0.05" rain in the prior 12 h; watch back to 24 h | The surface must be dry to the touch and out of a recent soak. |
| Dry after | <0.05" rain for 24 h after | Rain inside the first 24 hours can streak or wash fresh paint. |
| Evening dew-point spread | ≥5°F from 6–11 pm | Surface should stay at least 5°F above the dew point; dew flat-spots fresh paint. |
| Daytime humidity | ≤80% | High humidity extends recoat and cure times. |
| Wind | ≤15 mph (brush only up to 20 mph) | Wind dries the leading edge too fast and carries overspray. |
Always follow your product label — formulas vary. The table above is the typical range across major manufacturers, not a promise about your can.
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