Hobson, AL
Unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama
Hobson is a small unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama. It is 0.8 miles NW of McDonald Chapel, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35224.
Hobson at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Jefferson County
- ZIP code
- 35224
- Nearest town
- McDonald Chapel (0.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 33.5097, -86.9300
Weather in Hobson now
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Hobson weather by the hour
Hobson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Hobson.
This week in Hobson
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Hobson
What is the weather usually like in Hobson?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 34°F average low
- 55.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,410 mm
- 1.2 insnowfall per year · 3 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Hobson: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BESSEMER 3 WSW, AL US (USC00010764), adjusted for the elevation of Hobson.
Hobson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Hobson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:50 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| February | 6:30 AM | 5:33 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 6:56 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:15 AM | 7:19 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| June | 5:35 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| August | 6:09 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| September | 6:30 AM | 6:55 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:51 AM | 6:15 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:18 AM | 4:46 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| December | 6:43 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 59 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Hobson?
Hobson has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 34°F (1°C).
It gets about 55.5 inches (1,410 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Hobson 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 Hobson
The closest live webcam is Calera, 24.2 miles S of Hobson.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Hobson.
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- Ensley Junction1.3 mi SE
- West Ensley1.3 mi N
- Sherman Heights1.6 mi NE
- Westfield1.8 mi S
- Interurban Heights2.2 mi SE
- Ensley2.5 mi E
- Village Creek Junction2.6 mi NE
- Ensley Highlands subdivision2.7 mi E
- Ivanhoe2.7 mi SE
- Shadyside subdivision3.1 mi E
- Sandusky3.3 mi NE
- Tuxedo Heights subdivision3.3 mi E
Questions about Hobson
Where is Hobson, AL?
Hobson is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama, 0.8 miles NW of McDonald Chapel.
What county is Hobson in?
Hobson is in Jefferson County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Hobson, AL?
The ZIP code for Hobson is 35224.
What is the nearest town to Hobson?
McDonald Chapel, 0.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Hobson?
Yes. The closest is Calera, 24.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Hobson?
July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Hobson?
January, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Hobson?
About 55.5 inches (1,410 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Hobson?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Hobson?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Hobson have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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