Duke, AL
Unincorporated community in Calhoun County, Alabama
Duke is a small unincorporated community in Calhoun County, Alabama. It is 6.4 miles S of Alexandria, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 36279.
Duke at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Calhoun County
- ZIP code
- 36279
- Nearest town
- Alexandria (6.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 33.8506, -85.9025
Weather in Duke now
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Duke weather by the hour
Duke weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Duke.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Duke
What is the weather usually like in Duke?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 33°F average low
- 57.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,464 mm
- 0.2 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Duke: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GADSDEN, AL US (USC00013154), adjusted for the elevation of Duke.
Duke weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Duke through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:46 AM | 4:59 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| February | 6:26 AM | 5:29 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| March | 6:52 AM | 6:52 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:11 AM | 7:16 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 5:40 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| June | 5:30 AM | 7:57 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| July | 5:42 AM | 7:56 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| August | 6:04 AM | 7:31 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| September | 6:25 AM | 6:51 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:47 AM | 6:11 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:14 AM | 4:41 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| December | 6:39 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 57 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Duke?
Duke 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 33°F (0°C).
It gets about 57.6 inches (1,464 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Duke 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 Duke
The closest live webcam is Gadsden, 12.4 miles NW of Duke.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Duke.
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Questions about Duke
Where is Duke, AL?
Duke is an unincorporated community in Calhoun County, Alabama, 6.4 miles S of Alexandria.
What county is Duke in?
Duke is in Calhoun County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Duke, AL?
The ZIP code for Duke is 36279.
What is the nearest town to Duke?
Alexandria, 6.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Duke?
Yes. The closest is Gadsden, 12.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Duke?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Duke?
January, with an average low of 33°F (0°C).
How much does it rain in Duke?
About 57.6 inches (1,464 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Duke?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Duke?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Duke have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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