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Alabama fall foliage

In a typical year, fall color in Alabama peaks from about October 29 around Mentone (1,700 ft) to about November 5 around Birmingham (600 ft).

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Peak calendar

Bars show the typical best-viewing window for each destination. The dark mark is the typical peak. The last column shows today’s status.

DestinationSep 1Oct 1Nov 1Today
MentonePeak Oct 29 · best Oct 28–Nov 5
Peak Oct 29
BirminghamPeak Nov 5 · best Nov 3–Nov 11
Peak Nov 5

Trees behind the color

Common questions

When is peak fall foliage in Alabama?

In a typical year, fall color in Alabama peaks from about October 29 around Mentone (1,700 ft) to about November 5 around Birmingham (600 ft). Timing can shift by about a week in either direction depending on the weather.

Where does fall color peak first in Alabama?

Mentone is usually first among the Alabama destinations we track, with peak around October 29. Higher and more northern spots turn before lower and more southern ones.

Where is the latest fall color in Alabama?

Birmingham usually peaks last, around November 5. If you miss peak up high, head downhill or toward the coast.

What trees give Alabama its fall color?

The biggest contributors here include sweetgum, red maple, flowering dogwood, black gum, tulip tree, white oak.

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