Homestead, AL
Unincorporated community in Shelby County, Alabama
Homestead is a small unincorporated community in Shelby County, Alabama. It is 2.7 miles NW of Wilsonville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35186.
Homestead at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Shelby County
- ZIP code
- 35186
- Nearest town
- Wilsonville (2.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 33.2058, -86.4683
Weather in Homestead now
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Homestead weather by the hour
Homestead weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Homestead.
This week in Homestead
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Homestead
What is the weather usually like in Homestead?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 93°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 34°F average low
- 56.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,422 mm
- 1.1 insnowfall per year · 3 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Homestead: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHILDERSBURG WTP, AL US (USC00011620), adjusted for the elevation of Homestead.
Homestead weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Homestead through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:47 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| February | 6:27 AM | 5:32 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| March | 6:54 AM | 6:54 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:14 AM | 7:17 PM | 13 h 3 min |
| May | 5:44 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 55 min |
| June | 5:34 AM | 7:58 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| July | 5:46 AM | 7:57 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| August | 6:07 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| September | 6:28 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:49 AM | 6:13 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:15 AM | 4:45 PM | 10 h 29 min |
| December | 6:40 AM | 4:41 PM | 10 h 1 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Homestead?
Homestead has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 34°F (1°C).
It gets about 56.0 inches (1,422 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Homestead is March–April and October–November. 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 Homestead
The closest live webcam is Calera › South: Village Trail, 15.0 miles W of Homestead.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Homestead.
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Map of Homestead, AL
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Other communities near Homestead
- Valentine1.3 mi N
- Kowakas Mobile Home Park subdivision2.7 mi N
- Kahatchee3.5 mi E
- Shelby Shores5.4 mi S
- Cospers Bend subdivision5.4 mi NE
- Klein5.5 mi N
- Sulphur Spring6.4 mi S
- Nelson6.6 mi W
- Deans6.7 mi SE
- Mostellers7.3 mi S
- Kewahatchie7.4 mi SW
- Dogwood Point8.3 mi S
- Erratta8.6 mi NE
- Spring Creek9.3 mi SW
- Zubers9.8 mi E
Questions about Homestead
Where is Homestead, AL?
Homestead is an unincorporated community in Shelby County, Alabama, 2.7 miles NW of Wilsonville.
What county is Homestead in?
Homestead is in Shelby County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Homestead, AL?
The ZIP code for Homestead is 35186.
What is the nearest town to Homestead?
Wilsonville, 2.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Homestead?
Yes. The closest is Calera › South: Village Trail, 15.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Homestead?
July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Homestead?
January, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Homestead?
About 56.0 inches (1,422 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Homestead?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Homestead?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Homestead have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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