Birmingham's weather is typically English, if slightly more temperate than the coast. Rainfall occurs all year round but is heavier in winter. Average maximum temperatures in summer (July) are around 68°F (20°C) and in winter (January) around 40°F (4.5°C). Due to its inland location snow does occur in the city center during winter but has become less frequent over the past few years. Tornadoes occur intermittently, the most recent being in July 2005.
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