Ararat, AL

Unincorporated community in Marengo County, Alabama

Ararat is a small unincorporated community in Marengo County, Alabama. It is 7.5 miles NE of Putnam, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 36921.

Ararat at a glance

State
Alabama
County
Marengo County
ZIP code
36921
Nearest town
Putnam (7.5 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
31.9681, -88.1467

Weather in Ararat now

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Ararat weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ararat.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ararat

What is the weather usually like in Ararat?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

32°48°65°81°97°59°37°Jan63°40°Feb71°47°Mar78°53°Apr85°62°May90°69°Jun92°71°Jul92°71°Aug88°66°Sep79°55°Oct69°45°Nov61°39°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.5"Jan4.6"Feb5.6"Mar4.0"Apr4.1"May4.6"Jun6.0"Jul4.8"Aug4.3"Sep4.0"Oct4.8"Nov5.3"Dec

Best time to visit Ararat: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station THOMASVILLE, AL US (USC00018178), adjusted for the elevation of Ararat.

Ararat weather month by month

January
59° 37°F
5.5 in of rain · 8 wet days
February
63° 40°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
March
71° 47°F
5.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
78° 53°F
4.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
May
85° 62°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
90° 69°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
92° 71°F
6.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
92° 71°F
4.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
88° 66°F
4.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
79° 55°F
4.0 in of rain · 4 wet days
November
69° 45°F
4.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
61° 39°F
5.3 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Ararat through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:51 AM5:12 PM10 h 20 min
February6:33 AM5:40 PM11 h 7 min
March7:01 AM7:01 PM12 h 0 min
April6:22 AM7:23 PM13 h 0 min
May5:53 AM7:44 PM13 h 50 min
June5:44 AM8:01 PM14 h 16 min
July5:56 AM8:01 PM14 h 4 min
August6:16 AM7:37 PM13 h 21 min
September6:35 AM6:59 PM12 h 24 min
October6:54 AM6:21 PM11 h 26 min
November6:20 AM4:54 PM10 h 34 min
December6:44 AM4:51 PM10 h 7 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Ararat?

Ararat has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 37°F (3°C).

It gets about 57.5 inches (1,460 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October.

The best time to visit Ararat 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 Ararat

The closest live webcam is Laurel › South, 61.7 miles W of Ararat.

Laurel › SouthLaurel · 61.7 mi WOn Windy
Laurel: I-59 at US 84Laurel · 61.9 mi WOn Windy
AtmoreAtmore · 71.4 mi SEOn Windy
Lucedale: US 98 at Beaver Dam RdLucedale · 75.0 mi SOn Windy
Petal: MS 42 at Old Richton RdPetal · 77.6 mi SWOn Windy
Petal: MS 42 at Leeville RdPetal · 77.9 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ararat.

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Questions about Ararat

Where is Ararat, AL?

Ararat is an unincorporated community in Marengo County, Alabama, 7.5 miles NE of Putnam.

What county is Ararat in?

Ararat is in Marengo County, Alabama.

What is the ZIP code of Ararat, AL?

The ZIP code for Ararat is 36921.

What is the nearest town to Ararat?

Putnam, 7.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Ararat?

Yes. The closest is Laurel › South, 61.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Ararat?

August, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Ararat?

January, with an average low of 37°F (3°C).

How much does it rain in Ararat?

About 57.5 inches (1,460 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Ararat?

Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Ararat?

March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Ararat have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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