Driftwood, AL
Unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama
Driftwood is a small unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama. It is 9.6 miles E of Rock Creek, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35006.
Driftwood at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Jefferson County
- ZIP code
- 35006
- Nearest town
- Rock Creek (9.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 33.5256, -87.2375
Weather in Driftwood now
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Driftwood weather by the hour
Driftwood weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Driftwood.
This week in Driftwood
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Driftwood
What is the weather usually like in Driftwood?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 34°F average low
- 60.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,529 mm
- 0.4 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Driftwood: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BANKHEAD L&D, AL US (USC00010505), adjusted for the elevation of Driftwood.
Driftwood weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Driftwood through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:51 AM | 5:05 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 | 7:43 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| June | 5:37 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| August | 6:10 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 24 min |
| November | 6:19 AM | 4:47 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| December | 6:44 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 59 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Driftwood?
Driftwood 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 34°F (1°C).
It gets about 60.2 inches (1,529 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Driftwood 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 Driftwood
The closest live webcam is Calera, 35.4 miles SE of Driftwood.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Driftwood.
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Questions about Driftwood
Where is Driftwood, AL?
Driftwood is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama, 9.6 miles E of Rock Creek.
What county is Driftwood in?
Driftwood is in Jefferson County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Driftwood, AL?
The ZIP code for Driftwood is 35006.
What is the nearest town to Driftwood?
Rock Creek, 9.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Driftwood?
Yes. The closest is Calera, 35.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Driftwood?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Driftwood?
January, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Driftwood?
About 60.2 inches (1,529 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Driftwood?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Driftwood?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Driftwood have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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