Mobile, Alabama Weather
Mobile, Alabama — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Mobile, Mobile County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Mobile. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Mobile is published on the Mobile Downtown Airport (KBFM) page, 8 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Mobile have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Mobile: Mobile Regional Airport (KMOB) 19 km · St Elmo Airport (K2R5) 31 km · Roy E. Ray Airport (K5R7) 31 km · Dauphin Island Airport (K4R9) 49 km · Trent Lott International Airport (KPQL) 53 km
Conditions reported at KBFM describe the airfield itself. Weather 8 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Mobile specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, a city that breathes the humid air of the Gulf Coast, finds its identity shaped by the winding waterways and the rich soil of southern Alabama. It lies 10.4 miles north-west of Daphne, AL (from Daphne, AL: bearing 307°T), and is situated 3.7 miles south-east of Prichard. Its history, a confluence of French, British, and Spanish influences, began as a colonial outpost, a vital port for trade and a gateway to the interior. The land itself, a fertile expanse where the Mobile River meets Mobile Bay, has long dictated its fortunes, supporting agriculture and fostering a maritime economy. This enduring connection to the water, evident in the gentle sway of marsh grasses and the distant cry of gulls, underpins Mobile's character, a legacy of its deep roots in commerce and exploration. The cultural heart of Mobile beats with a distinct Southern cadence, a blend of traditions that find expression in its vibrant Mardi Gras celebrations, a spectacle of parades and revelry that rivals any in the nation. Architecturally, the city boasts historic districts where antebellum homes stand as quiet witnesses to bygone eras, their verandas catching the soft, golden light of late afternoon. Educational pursuits are well-served by institutions like the University of South Alabama, contributing to the intellectual landscape. While no single sports dynasty dominates, the spirit of competition is alive in the region, often drawing energy from the broader Southeastern athletic fervor. Among its notable sons and daughters, figures like the legendary jazz artist Nat King Cole and the esteemed novelist Eudora Welty have left indelible marks, their creative spirits echoing in the very atmosphere of Mobile.
Live animated radar for Mobile and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama |
| Coordinates | 30.694357°N, 88.043054°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 36602, 36652, 36601, 36603, 36604 |
| Area Code | 251 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Mobile, Alabama Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Mobile, Alabama, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Mobile includes coordinates 30.694357°N, 88.043054°W, situated in Mobile County. ZIP code 36602, 36652, 36601, 36603, 36604. Telephone area code: 251. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
