Elrath, AL

Unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Alabama

Elrath is a small unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Alabama. It is 3.4 miles NW of Leesburg, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35983.

Elrath at a glance

State
Alabama
County
Cherokee County
ZIP code
35983
Nearest town
Leesburg (3.4 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
34.1381, -85.7431

Weather in Elrath now

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Elrath weather by the hour

Elrath weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Elrath

What is the weather usually like in Elrath?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

24°42°60°77°95°51°29°Jan55°31°Feb64°38°Mar73°45°Apr80°54°May86°63°Jun90°67°Jul89°66°Aug84°60°Sep74°48°Oct63°37°Nov53°32°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.2"Jan5.5"Feb5.6"Mar4.8"Apr4.5"May4.7"Jun4.7"Jul4.6"Aug4.2"Sep3.6"Oct4.3"Nov5.3"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CENTRE, AL US (USC00011490), adjusted for the elevation of Elrath.

Elrath weather month by month

January
51° 29°F
5.2 in of rain
February
55° 31°F
5.5 in of rain
March
64° 38°F
5.6 in of rain
April
73° 45°F
4.8 in of rain
May
80° 54°F
4.5 in of rain
June
86° 63°F
4.7 in of rain
July
90° 67°F
4.7 in of rain
August
89° 66°F
4.6 in of rain
September
84° 60°F
4.2 in of rain
October
74° 48°F
3.6 in of rain
November
63° 37°F
4.3 in of rain
December
53° 32°F
5.3 in of rain

Sunrise and sunset in Elrath through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:46 AM4:57 PM10 h 10 min
February6:26 AM5:28 PM11 h 1 min
March6:51 AM6:51 PM12 h 0 min
April6:10 AM7:15 PM13 h 5 min
May5:39 AM7:39 PM13 h 59 min
June5:29 AM7:57 PM14 h 28 min
July5:41 AM7:56 PM14 h 15 min
August6:03 AM7:31 PM13 h 28 min
September6:25 AM6:51 PM12 h 25 min
October6:47 AM6:10 PM11 h 23 min
November6:14 AM4:40 PM10 h 25 min
December6:40 AM4:36 PM9 h 56 min

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

What is the weather like in Elrath?

Elrath 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 29°F (-2°C).

It gets about 57.1 inches (1,450 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is October.

The best time to visit Elrath 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 Elrath

The closest live webcam is Gadsden, 17.1 miles SW of Elrath.

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CedartownCedartown · 29.2 mi EOn Windy
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BenedictBenedict · 29.9 mi EOn Windy
Horseshoe BendHorseshoe Bend · 30.0 mi EOn Windy
River RidgeRiver Ridge · 30.7 mi EOn Windy
RomeRome · 30.7 mi EOn Windy
CedartownCedartown · 30.8 mi EOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Elrath.

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Questions about Elrath

Where is Elrath, AL?

Elrath is an unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Alabama, 3.4 miles NW of Leesburg.

What county is Elrath in?

Elrath is in Cherokee County, Alabama.

What is the ZIP code of Elrath, AL?

The ZIP code for Elrath is 35983.

What is the nearest town to Elrath?

Leesburg, 3.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Elrath?

Yes. The closest is Gadsden, 17.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Elrath?

July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Elrath?

January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).

How much does it rain in Elrath?

About 57.1 inches (1,450 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.

Does it snow in Elrath?

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

When is the best time to visit Elrath?

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

What climate does Elrath have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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