German Ford, AL
Unincorporated community in Washington County, Alabama
German Ford is a small unincorporated community in Washington County, Alabama. It is 7.7 miles N of Leroy, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 36581.
German Ford at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Washington County
- ZIP code
- 36581
- Nearest town
- Leroy (7.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 31.3856, -87.9972
Weather in German Ford now
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German Ford weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of German Ford.
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What is the weather usually like in German Ford?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 36°F average low
- 60.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,529 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit German Ford: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JACKSON, AL US (USC00014193), adjusted for the elevation of German Ford.
German Ford weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in German Ford through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:50 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| February | 6:31 AM | 5:40 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| March | 7:00 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 59 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 48 min |
| June | 5:45 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| July | 5:56 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| August | 6:16 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| September | 6:35 AM | 6:59 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 6:53 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 27 min |
| November | 6:18 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 36 min |
| December | 6:42 AM | 4:52 PM | 10 h 9 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in German Ford?
German Ford 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 60.2 inches (1,529 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is October.
The best time to visit German Ford 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 German Ford
The closest live webcam is Atmore, 36.1 miles SE of German Ford.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from German Ford.
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Questions about German Ford
Where is German Ford, AL?
German Ford is an unincorporated community in Washington County, Alabama, 7.7 miles N of Leroy.
What county is German Ford in?
German Ford is in Washington County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of German Ford, AL?
The ZIP code for German Ford is 36581.
What is the nearest town to German Ford?
Leroy, 7.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near German Ford?
Yes. The closest is Atmore, 36.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in German Ford?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in German Ford?
January, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in German Ford?
About 60.2 inches (1,529 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in German Ford?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit German Ford?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does German Ford have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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