Drifton, AL
Unincorporated community in Walker County, Alabama
Drifton is a small unincorporated community in Walker County, Alabama. It is 4.4 miles NW of Parrish, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35580.
Drifton at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Walker County
- ZIP code
- 35580
- Nearest town
- Parrish (4.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 33.6814, -87.2328
Weather in Drifton now
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Drifton weather by the hour
Drifton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Drifton.
This week in Drifton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Drifton
What is the weather usually like in Drifton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 31°F average low
- 61.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,569 mm
- 0.6 insnowfall per year · 2 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Drifton: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JASPER, AL US (USC00014226), adjusted for the elevation of Drifton.
Drifton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Drifton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:51 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| February | 6:31 AM | 5:34 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 6:57 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:16 AM | 7:21 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| June | 5:36 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| August | 6:09 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| September | 6:31 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:52 AM | 6:16 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:19 AM | 4:47 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| December | 6:44 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 58 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Drifton?
Drifton has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 31°F (-1°C).
It gets about 61.8 inches (1,569 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Drifton 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 Drifton
The closest live webcam is Calera, 43.2 miles SE of Drifton.
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Questions about Drifton
Where is Drifton, AL?
Drifton is an unincorporated community in Walker County, Alabama, 4.4 miles NW of Parrish.
What county is Drifton in?
Drifton is in Walker County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Drifton, AL?
The ZIP code for Drifton is 35580.
What is the nearest town to Drifton?
Parrish, 4.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Drifton?
Yes. The closest is Calera, 43.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Drifton?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Drifton?
January, with an average low of 31°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Drifton?
About 61.8 inches (1,569 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Drifton?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Drifton?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Drifton have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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