Cushion, AL

Unincorporated community in Madison County, Alabama

Cushion is a small unincorporated community in Madison County, Alabama. It is 4.9 miles NW of New Hope, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35747.

Cushion at a glance

State
Alabama
County
Madison County
ZIP code
35747
Nearest town
New Hope (4.9 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
34.4758, -86.3708

Weather in Cushion now

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Cushion weather by the hour

Cushion weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Cushion

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Cushion

What is the weather usually like in Cushion?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

25°42°59°76°93°50°30°Jan55°32°Feb63°39°Mar71°46°Apr78°56°May85°64°Jun88°68°Jul88°67°Aug84°59°Sep74°47°Oct62°37°Nov53°32°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.9"Jan5.5"Feb5.5"Mar5.1"Apr4.9"May4.5"Jun4.2"Jul3.7"Aug4.2"Sep3.7"Oct4.6"Nov6.2"Dec

Best time to visit Cushion: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OWENS CROSS ROADS 3S, AL US (USC00016196), adjusted for the elevation of Cushion.

Cushion weather month by month

January
50° 30°F
5.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
February
55° 32°F
5.5 in of rain · 8 wet days
March
63° 39°F
5.5 in of rain · 9 wet days
April
71° 46°F
5.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
78° 56°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
85° 64°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
88° 68°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
88° 67°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
84° 59°F
4.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
74° 47°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
62° 37°F
4.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
53° 32°F
6.2 in of rain · 9 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Cushion through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:50 AM4:59 PM10 h 9 min
February6:29 AM5:30 PM11 h 1 min
March6:54 AM6:54 PM12 h 0 min
April6:12 AM7:18 PM13 h 6 min
May5:41 AM7:42 PM14 h 1 min
June5:31 AM8:01 PM14 h 29 min
July5:43 AM8:00 PM14 h 17 min
August6:05 AM7:34 PM13 h 29 min
September6:27 AM6:53 PM12 h 26 min
October6:49 AM6:12 PM11 h 22 min
November6:17 AM4:42 PM10 h 24 min
December6:43 AM4:38 PM9 h 54 min

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

What is the weather like in Cushion?

Cushion has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).

It gets about 58.1 inches (1,476 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October.

The best time to visit Cushion 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 Cushion

The closest live webcam is Guntersville › South-east: Guntersville Lake & Dam, 8.9 miles SE of Cushion.

Guntersville › South-east: Guntersville Lake & DamGuntersville · 8.9 mi SEOn Windy
Huntsville › NorthHuntsville · 21.6 mi NWOn Windy
Huntsville: U.S. Space & Rocket CenterHuntsville · 23.0 mi NWOn Windy
Huntsville › South: U.S. Space & Rocket Center - Davidson Center for Space ExplorationHuntsville · 23.1 mi NWOn Windy
Decatur: Decatur HarborDecatur · 36.0 mi WOn Windy
DecaturDecatur · 36.1 mi WOn Windy

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

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Questions about Cushion

Where is Cushion, AL?

Cushion is an unincorporated community in Madison County, Alabama, 4.9 miles NW of New Hope.

What county is Cushion in?

Cushion is in Madison County, Alabama.

What is the ZIP code of Cushion, AL?

The ZIP code for Cushion is 35747.

What is the nearest town to Cushion?

New Hope, 4.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Cushion?

Yes. The closest is Guntersville › South-east: Guntersville Lake & Dam, 8.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Cushion?

August, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Cushion?

January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).

How much does it rain in Cushion?

About 58.1 inches (1,476 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Cushion?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Cushion?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Cushion have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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