Darwin Downs, AL
Unincorporated community in Madison County, Alabama
Darwin Downs is a small unincorporated community in Madison County, Alabama. It is 6.8 miles SW of Redstone Arsenal, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35801.
Darwin Downs at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Madison County
- ZIP code
- 35801
- Nearest town
- Redstone Arsenal (6.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 34.7450, -86.5631
Weather in Darwin Downs now
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Darwin Downs weather by the hour
Darwin Downs weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Darwin Downs.
This week in Darwin Downs
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Darwin Downs
What is the weather usually like in Darwin Downs?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 33°F average low
- 54.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,379 mm
- 2.4 insnowfall per year · 6 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Darwin Downs: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HUNTSVILLE INTL AP, AL US (USW00003856), adjusted for the elevation of Darwin Downs.
Darwin Downs weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Darwin Downs through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:51 AM | 4:59 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| February | 6:30 AM | 5:30 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| March | 6:55 AM | 6:55 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:12 AM | 7:19 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May | 5:41 AM | 7:43 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| June | 5:31 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| July | 5:43 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| August | 6:05 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| September | 6:28 AM | 6:54 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 6:50 AM | 6:13 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:19 AM | 4:42 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| December | 6:44 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 53 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Darwin Downs?
Darwin Downs has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 33°F (1°C).
It gets about 54.3 inches (1,379 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Darwin Downs 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 Darwin Downs
The closest live webcam is Huntsville › North, 1.8 miles SW of Darwin Downs.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Darwin Downs.
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- Kildere Estates subdivision1.4 mi NW
- Edmonton Heights2.3 mi N
- Terry Heights2.5 mi W
- English Terrace subdivision2.7 mi S
- Cavalry Hill2.7 mi W
- West Huntsville3.1 mi SW
- Davis Hills3.1 mi NW
- Piedmont3.2 mi S
- Walker Woods subdivision3.2 mi SE
- Davis Hills Estates subdivision3.3 mi NW
- Shady Lane3.4 mi W
- University Park subdivision3.4 mi W
Questions about Darwin Downs
Where is Darwin Downs, AL?
Darwin Downs is an unincorporated community in Madison County, Alabama, 6.8 miles SW of Redstone Arsenal.
What county is Darwin Downs in?
Darwin Downs is in Madison County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Darwin Downs, AL?
The ZIP code for Darwin Downs is 35801.
What is the nearest town to Darwin Downs?
Redstone Arsenal, 6.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Darwin Downs?
Yes. The closest is Huntsville › North, 1.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Darwin Downs?
July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Darwin Downs?
January, with an average low of 33°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Darwin Downs?
About 54.3 inches (1,379 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Darwin Downs?
Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Darwin Downs?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Darwin Downs have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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