Dowdle, AL
Unincorporated community in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama
Dowdle is a small unincorporated community in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It is 1.1 miles SW of Vance, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35188.
Dowdle at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Tuscaloosa County
- ZIP code
- 35188
- Nearest town
- Vance (1.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 33.1808, -87.2100
Weather in Dowdle now
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Dowdle weather by the hour
Dowdle weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dowdle.
This week in Dowdle
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dowdle
What is the weather usually like in Dowdle?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 34°F average low
- 55.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,410 mm
- 1.2 insnowfall per year · 3 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dowdle: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BESSEMER 3 WSW, AL US (USC00010764), adjusted for the elevation of Dowdle.
Dowdle weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dowdle through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:50 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| February | 6:30 AM | 5:35 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| March | 6:57 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:17 AM | 7:20 PM | 13 h 3 min |
| May | 5:47 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 55 min |
| June | 5:37 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| July | 5:49 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| August | 6:10 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| September | 6:31 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:52 AM | 6:16 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:18 AM | 4:48 PM | 10 h 29 min |
| December | 6:43 AM | 4:44 PM | 10 h 1 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Dowdle?
Dowdle 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 34°F (1°C).
It gets about 55.5 inches (1,410 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 Dowdle 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 Dowdle
The closest live webcam is Calera, 24.6 miles E of Dowdle.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dowdle.
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Questions about Dowdle
Where is Dowdle, AL?
Dowdle is an unincorporated community in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, 1.1 miles SW of Vance.
What county is Dowdle in?
Dowdle is in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Dowdle, AL?
The ZIP code for Dowdle is 35188.
What is the nearest town to Dowdle?
Vance, 1.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dowdle?
Yes. The closest is Calera, 24.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dowdle?
July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Dowdle?
January, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Dowdle?
About 55.5 inches (1,410 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Dowdle?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Dowdle?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dowdle have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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