Cowpens, AL
Unincorporated community in Tallapoosa County, Alabama
Cowpens is a small unincorporated community in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It is 2.3 miles E of New Site, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 36256.
Cowpens at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Tallapoosa County
- ZIP code
- 36256
- Nearest town
- New Site (2.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 33.0353, -85.8228
Weather in Cowpens now
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Cowpens weather by the hour
Cowpens weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Cowpens.
This week in Cowpens
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Cowpens
What is the weather usually like in Cowpens?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 32°F average low
- 57.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,448 mm
- 0.7 insnowfall per year · 2 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Cowpens: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ALEXANDER CITY, AL US (USC00010160), adjusted for the elevation of Cowpens.
Cowpens weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Cowpens through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:44 AM | 5:00 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| February | 6:25 AM | 5:29 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| March | 6:51 AM | 6:52 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:11 AM | 7:14 PM | 13 h 3 min |
| May | 5:42 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| June | 5:32 AM | 7:54 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| July | 5:44 AM | 7:54 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| August | 6:05 AM | 7:30 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| September | 6:25 AM | 6:50 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:46 AM | 6:11 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:12 AM | 4:42 PM | 10 h 30 min |
| December | 6:37 AM | 4:39 PM | 10 h 1 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Cowpens?
Cowpens 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 32°F (0°C).
It gets about 57.0 inches (1,448 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Cowpens 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 Cowpens
The closest live webcam is Plant City, 39.6 miles E of Cowpens.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Cowpens.
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Questions about Cowpens
Where is Cowpens, AL?
Cowpens is an unincorporated community in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, 2.3 miles E of New Site.
What county is Cowpens in?
Cowpens is in Tallapoosa County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Cowpens, AL?
The ZIP code for Cowpens is 36256.
What is the nearest town to Cowpens?
New Site, 2.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Cowpens?
Yes. The closest is Plant City, 39.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Cowpens?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Cowpens?
January, with an average low of 32°F (0°C).
How much does it rain in Cowpens?
About 57.0 inches (1,448 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Cowpens?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Cowpens?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Cowpens have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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