Dry Valley, AL

Unincorporated community in Shelby County, Alabama

Dry Valley is a small unincorporated community in Shelby County, Alabama. It is 3.7 miles W of Wilton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35040.

Dry Valley at a glance

State
Alabama
County
Shelby County
ZIP code
35040
Nearest town
Wilton (3.7 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
33.0778, -86.8167

Weather in Dry Valley now

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Dry Valley weather by the hour

Dry Valley weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dry Valley.

This week in Dry Valley

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dry Valley

What is the weather usually like in Dry Valley?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

31°47°64°80°96°56°36°Jan60°39°Feb68°46°Mar75°53°Apr83°61°May88°69°Jun91°72°Jul91°71°Aug86°65°Sep76°54°Oct66°43°Nov58°38°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.4"Jan5.8"Feb5.4"Mar5.1"Apr4.1"May4.6"Jun4.9"Jul4.7"Aug3.6"Sep3.0"Oct4.6"Nov5.1"Dec

Best time to visit Dry Valley: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ALABASTER SHELBY CO AP, AL US (USW00053864), adjusted for the elevation of Dry Valley.

Dry Valley weather month by month

January
56° 36°F
5.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
February
60° 39°F
5.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
March
68° 46°F
5.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
April
75° 53°F
5.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
83° 61°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
88° 69°F
4.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
91° 72°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
91° 71°F
4.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
86° 65°F
3.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
76° 54°F
3.0 in of rain · 4 wet days
November
66° 43°F
4.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
58° 38°F
5.1 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Dry Valley through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:48 AM5:04 PM10 h 15 min
February6:29 AM5:33 PM11 h 4 min
March6:55 AM6:56 PM12 h 0 min
April6:15 AM7:18 PM13 h 3 min
May5:46 AM7:41 PM13 h 55 min
June5:36 AM7:59 PM14 h 22 min
July5:48 AM7:58 PM14 h 10 min
August6:09 AM7:34 PM13 h 25 min
September6:29 AM6:54 PM12 h 25 min
October6:50 AM6:15 PM11 h 24 min
November6:16 AM4:46 PM10 h 29 min
December6:41 AM4:43 PM10 h 1 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Dry Valley?

Dry Valley 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 36°F (2°C).

It gets about 56.2 inches (1,427 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is October.

The best time to visit Dry Valley 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 Dry Valley

The closest live webcam is Calera › South, 7.4 miles N of Dry Valley.

Calera › SouthCalera · 7.4 mi NOn Windy
CaleraCalera · 7.4 mi NOn Windy
Calera › South: Village TrailCalera · 7.9 mi NEOn Windy
Montgomery › West: Gun Island ChuteMontgomery · 56.7 mi SEOn Windy
Tuskegee › North-eastTuskegee · 79.4 mi SEOn Windy
GadsdenGadsden · 79.8 mi NEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dry Valley.

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Questions about Dry Valley

Where is Dry Valley, AL?

Dry Valley is an unincorporated community in Shelby County, Alabama, 3.7 miles W of Wilton.

What county is Dry Valley in?

Dry Valley is in Shelby County, Alabama.

What is the ZIP code of Dry Valley, AL?

The ZIP code for Dry Valley is 35040.

What is the nearest town to Dry Valley?

Wilton, 3.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Dry Valley?

Yes. The closest is Calera › South, 7.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Dry Valley?

July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Dry Valley?

January, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).

How much does it rain in Dry Valley?

About 56.2 inches (1,427 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.

Does it snow in Dry Valley?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Dry Valley?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Dry Valley have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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