Dogtown, AL
Unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama
Dogtown is a small unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama. It is 1.7 miles N of Brookside, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35181.
Dogtown at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Jefferson County
- ZIP code
- 35181
- Nearest town
- Brookside (1.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 33.6139, -86.8839
Weather in Dogtown now
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Dogtown weather by the hour
Dogtown weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dogtown.
This week in Dogtown
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dogtown
What is the weather usually like in Dogtown?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 35°F average low
- 56.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,438 mm
- 1.4 insnowfall per year · 4 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dogtown: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BIRMINGHAM AP, AL US (USW00013876), adjusted for the elevation of Dogtown.
Dogtown weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dogtown through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:50 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| February | 6:30 AM | 5:33 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 6:56 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:15 AM | 7:19 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| June | 5:35 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| August | 6:08 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| September | 6:29 AM | 6:55 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:51 AM | 6:15 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:18 AM | 4:46 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| December | 6:43 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 59 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Dogtown?
Dogtown 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 35°F (2°C).
It gets about 56.6 inches (1,438 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Dogtown 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 Dogtown
The closest live webcam is Calera, 30.5 miles S of Dogtown.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dogtown.
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Questions about Dogtown
Where is Dogtown, AL?
Dogtown is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama, 1.7 miles N of Brookside.
What county is Dogtown in?
Dogtown is in Jefferson County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Dogtown, AL?
The ZIP code for Dogtown is 35181.
What is the nearest town to Dogtown?
Brookside, 1.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dogtown?
Yes. The closest is Calera, 30.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dogtown?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Dogtown?
January, with an average low of 35°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Dogtown?
About 56.6 inches (1,438 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Dogtown?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Dogtown?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dogtown have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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