Gainestown, AL
Unincorporated community in Clarke County, Alabama
Gainestown is a small unincorporated community in Clarke County, Alabama. It is 9.3 miles W of Rockville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 36540.
Gainestown at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Clarke County
- ZIP code
- 36540
- Nearest town
- Rockville (9.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 31.4453, -87.6933
Weather in Gainestown now
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Gainestown weather by the hour
Gainestown weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Gainestown.
This week in Gainestown
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Gainestown
What is the weather usually like in Gainestown?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 33°F average low
- 61.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,559 mm
- 0.4 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Gainestown: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WHATLEY, AL US (USC00018867), adjusted for the elevation of Gainestown.
Gainestown weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Gainestown through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:48 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| February | 6:30 AM | 5:39 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| March | 6:59 AM | 7:00 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:20 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 59 min |
| May | 5:52 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 48 min |
| June | 5:44 AM | 7:58 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| July | 5:55 AM | 7:58 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| August | 6:15 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| September | 6:33 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 6:52 AM | 6:20 PM | 11 h 27 min |
| November | 6:17 AM | 4:53 PM | 10 h 36 min |
| December | 6:41 AM | 4:50 PM | 10 h 9 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Gainestown?
Gainestown has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 33°F (1°C).
It gets about 61.4 inches (1,559 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is September.
The best time to visit Gainestown is March to May and 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 Gainestown
The closest live webcam is Atmore, 26.7 miles SE of Gainestown.
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Map of Gainestown, AL
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Other communities near Gainestown
- Gainestown Landing2.8 mi S
- Eureka Landing3.0 mi S
- Alma3.8 mi W
- Baileys Landing6.3 mi E
- Eliska6.4 mi S
- Flynn Gin Landing6.5 mi E
- Choctaw Bluff6.9 mi SW
- Howard Landing7.6 mi E
- Homewood7.6 mi SE
- Walker Springs8.7 mi NW
- Chrysler9.7 mi S
- Gosport Landing9.7 mi NE
- Suggsville10.0 mi N
- Georgetown10.6 mi S
- Gosport11.5 mi NE
Questions about Gainestown
Where is Gainestown, AL?
Gainestown is an unincorporated community in Clarke County, Alabama, 9.3 miles W of Rockville.
What county is Gainestown in?
Gainestown is in Clarke County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Gainestown, AL?
The ZIP code for Gainestown is 36540.
What is the nearest town to Gainestown?
Rockville, 9.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Gainestown?
Yes. The closest is Atmore, 26.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Gainestown?
August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Gainestown?
January, with an average low of 33°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Gainestown?
About 61.4 inches (1,559 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Gainestown?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Gainestown?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Gainestown have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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