Acton, AL
Unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama
Acton is a small unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama. It is 1.3 miles N of Hoover, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35244.
Acton at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Jefferson County
- ZIP code
- 35244
- Nearest town
- Hoover (1.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 33.3561, -86.8069
Weather in Acton now
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Acton weather by the hour
Acton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Acton.
This week in Acton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Acton
What is the weather usually like in Acton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 35°F average low
- 55.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,413 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Acton: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HELENA, AL US (USC00013781), adjusted for the elevation of Acton.
Acton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Acton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:49 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| February | 6:29 AM | 5:33 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 6:55 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:15 AM | 7:19 PM | 13 h 3 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| June | 5:35 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| August | 6:08 AM | 7:34 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| September | 6:29 AM | 6:55 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:50 AM | 6:15 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:17 AM | 4:46 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| December | 6:42 AM | 4:42 PM | 10 h 0 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Acton?
Acton has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 35°F (1°C).
It gets about 55.6 inches (1,413 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Acton is April–May and September–October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Acton
The closest live webcam is Calera, 12.2 miles S of Acton.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Acton.
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Other communities near Acton
- Cahaba River Estates1.1 mi W
- Wooddale subdivision1.3 mi S
- Southlake2.0 mi E
- Valley Station subdivision2.0 mi SE
- Royal Oaks subdivision2.0 mi SW
- Woodmeadows subdivision2.1 mi N
- Polo Trace subdivision2.4 mi N
- Ivy Chase subdivision2.4 mi NW
- Windover subdivision2.7 mi NE
- Valdawood subdivision2.7 mi E
- Sky Ranch subdivision2.8 mi NE
- Verdue Knolls subdivision3.0 mi NW
- Shady Acres Estates subdivision3.2 mi W
- Williamsburg subdivision3.3 mi NE
- Cahaba Valley Estates3.3 mi S
Questions about Acton
Where is Acton, AL?
Acton is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama, 1.3 miles N of Hoover.
What county is Acton in?
Acton is in Jefferson County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Acton, AL?
The ZIP code for Acton is 35244.
What is the nearest town to Acton?
Hoover, 1.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Acton?
Yes. The closest is Calera, 12.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Acton?
July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Acton?
January, with an average low of 35°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Acton?
About 55.6 inches (1,413 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Acton?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Acton?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Acton have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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