Bankhead, AL
Unincorporated community in DeKalb County, Alabama
Bankhead is a small unincorporated community in DeKalb County, Alabama. It is 2.1 miles W of Mentone, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35984.
Bankhead at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- DeKalb County
- ZIP code
- 35984
- Nearest town
- Mentone (2.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 34.5603, -85.5531
Weather in Bankhead now
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Bankhead weather by the hour
Bankhead weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Bankhead.
This week in Bankhead
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Bankhead
What is the weather usually like in Bankhead?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 30°F average low
- 57.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,470 mm
- 5.0 insnowfall per year · 13 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Bankhead: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station VALLEY HEAD, AL US (USC00018469), adjusted for the elevation of Bankhead.
Bankhead weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Bankhead through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:47 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| February | 6:25 AM | 5:26 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| March | 6:50 AM | 6:51 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:08 AM | 7:15 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May | 5:37 AM | 7:39 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| June | 5:27 AM | 7:58 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| July | 5:39 AM | 7:56 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| August | 6:01 AM | 7:31 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| September | 6:24 AM | 6:50 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 6:46 AM | 6:09 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:14 AM | 4:38 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| December | 6:40 AM | 4:34 PM | 9 h 54 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Bankhead?
Bankhead has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 57.9 inches (1,470 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 5 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Bankhead is May–June 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 Bankhead
The closest live webcam is Summerville, 12.9 miles SE of Bankhead.
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Questions about Bankhead
Where is Bankhead, AL?
Bankhead is an unincorporated community in DeKalb County, Alabama, 2.1 miles W of Mentone.
What county is Bankhead in?
Bankhead is in DeKalb County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Bankhead, AL?
The ZIP code for Bankhead is 35984.
What is the nearest town to Bankhead?
Mentone, 2.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Bankhead?
Yes. The closest is Summerville, 12.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Bankhead?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Bankhead?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Bankhead?
About 57.9 inches (1,470 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Bankhead?
Yes, about 5 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Bankhead?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Bankhead have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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