Alma, AL
Unincorporated community in Clarke County, Alabama
Alma is a small unincorporated community in Clarke County, Alabama. It is 6.7 miles SW of Rockville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 36540.
Alma at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Clarke County
- ZIP code
- 36540
- Nearest town
- Rockville (6.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 31.4639, -87.7539
Weather in Alma now
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Alma weather by the hour
Alma weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Alma.
This week in Alma
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Alma
What is the weather usually like in Alma?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 36°F average low
- 60.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,529 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Alma: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JACKSON, AL US (USC00014193), adjusted for the elevation of Alma.
Alma weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Alma through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:49 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| February | 6:30 AM | 5:39 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| March | 6:59 AM | 7:00 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 59 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 48 min |
| June | 5:44 AM | 7:58 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| July | 5:55 AM | 7:58 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| August | 6:15 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| September | 6:34 AM | 6:58 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 6:53 AM | 6:20 PM | 11 h 27 min |
| November | 6:17 AM | 4:53 PM | 10 h 35 min |
| December | 6:41 AM | 4:50 PM | 10 h 9 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Alma?
Alma has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 36°F (2°C).
It gets about 60.2 inches (1,529 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Alma is March to May and 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 Alma
The closest live webcam is Atmore, 29.7 miles SE of Alma.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Alma.
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- Suggsville9.4 mi N
- Baileys Landing10.1 mi E
- Flynn Gin Landing10.2 mi E
- Howard Landing11.1 mi E
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Questions about Alma
Where is Alma, AL?
Alma is an unincorporated community in Clarke County, Alabama, 6.7 miles SW of Rockville.
What county is Alma in?
Alma is in Clarke County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Alma, AL?
The ZIP code for Alma is 36540.
What is the nearest town to Alma?
Rockville, 6.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Alma?
Yes. The closest is Atmore, 29.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Alma?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Alma?
January, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Alma?
About 60.2 inches (1,529 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Alma?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Alma?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Alma have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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