Aurora, AL
Unincorporated community in Etowah County, Alabama
Aurora is a small unincorporated community in Etowah County, Alabama. It is 2.3 miles NW of New Union, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35956.
Aurora at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Etowah County
- ZIP code
- 35956
- Nearest town
- New Union (2.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 34.1167, -86.1925
Weather in Aurora now
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Aurora weather by the hour
Aurora weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Aurora.
This week in Aurora
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Aurora
What is the weather usually like in Aurora?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 33°F average low
- 57.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,464 mm
- 0.2 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Aurora: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GADSDEN, AL US (USC00013154), adjusted for the elevation of Aurora.
Aurora weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Aurora through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:48 AM | 4:59 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| February | 6:27 AM | 5:29 PM | 11 h 1 min |
| March | 6:53 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:11 AM | 7:17 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May | 5:41 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| June | 5:31 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| July | 5:43 AM | 7:58 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| August | 6:05 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| September | 6:26 AM | 6:52 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:48 AM | 6:12 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:16 AM | 4:42 PM | 10 h 25 min |
| December | 6:41 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 56 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Aurora?
Aurora 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 33°F (0°C).
It gets about 57.6 inches (1,464 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Aurora 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 Aurora
The closest live webcam is Gadsden, 13.2 miles SE of Aurora.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Aurora.
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Questions about Aurora
Where is Aurora, AL?
Aurora is an unincorporated community in Etowah County, Alabama, 2.3 miles NW of New Union.
What county is Aurora in?
Aurora is in Etowah County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Aurora, AL?
The ZIP code for Aurora is 35956.
What is the nearest town to Aurora?
New Union, 2.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Aurora?
Yes. The closest is Gadsden, 13.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Aurora?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Aurora?
January, with an average low of 33°F (0°C).
How much does it rain in Aurora?
About 57.6 inches (1,464 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Aurora?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Aurora?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Aurora have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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