Cahaba, Alabama Archaeological Site

Historic Alabama river town and former state capital

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Cahaba, Alabama at a Glance#

Address: Cahaba (Old Cahawba) archaeological park, Perry County, Alabama, USA

Website: https://www.cahabamuseum.org/

Hours: Open access (daylight hours)

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How to Get to Cahaba, Alabama#

Old Cahawba Archaeological Park is near Selma and near the junction of Perry, Dallas, and Dallas County roads; the nearest major town is Selma, Alabama. Signage on county roads directs visitors to the park; local visitor centers provide maps.

Tips for Visiting Cahaba, Alabama#

  • Old Cahaba (Cahaba) is best visited with a local historic-site guide - the interpretive trails explain the town's rise and decline.
  • Visit in spring for the wildflower displays in the floodplain and to see the site in gentler temperatures.
  • Respect the fragile archaeological remains and stay on marked paths.

Best Time to Visit Cahaba, Alabama#

Spring and autumn offer the most pleasant conditions for exploring the archaeological park.

Spring
March-May · 12-25°C
Wildflower season and comfortable conditions for walking the ruins.
Autumn
September-November · 15-25°C
Cooler temperatures and fewer insects make visits easier.

Weather & Climate near Cahaba, Alabama#

Climate

Cahaba, Alabama's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1362 mm/year), wettest in March.

Air Quality: AQI 28 Good
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberOctoberMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
42°
Warmest Month
-14°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (139 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

8°
Feels Like Cold
8°C
Temperature
2° – 13°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

139 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.1h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (131 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
3° – 16°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

131 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (165 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
7° – 21°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

165 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
11° – 25°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

115 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.9h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
15° – 29°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

100 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.7h daylight

June

June is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
19° – 32°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

101 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
14.1h daylight

July

July is the hottest month, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (118 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
21° – 33°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

118 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.9h daylight

August

August is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 21°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm).

75 Very Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
21° – 33°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.2h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).

83 Excellent

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
18° – 31°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm).

83 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
11° – 25°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
11.2h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm).

69 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
6° – 20°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

103 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (131 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

9°
Feels Like Cold
9°C
Temperature
3° – 15°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

131 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight