James, AL

Unincorporated community in Lee County, Alabama

James is a small unincorporated community in Lee County, Alabama. It is 2.9 miles SW of Loachapoka, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 36865.

James at a glance

State
Alabama
County
Lee County
ZIP code
36865
Nearest town
Loachapoka (2.9 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
32.6447, -85.5731

Weather in James now

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James weather by the hour

James weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in James

Sunrise, sunset and moon in James

What is the weather usually like in James?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

30°46°62°78°94°56°35°Jan61°39°Feb68°45°Mar75°51°Apr81°60°May87°68°Jun89°71°Jul88°71°Aug83°65°Sep74°54°Oct65°43°Nov58°38°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.3"Jan5.1"Feb5.7"Mar4.8"Apr3.9"May5.7"Jun4.8"Jul4.3"Aug3.5"Sep3.4"Oct4.2"Nov5.6"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station AUBURN NO.2, AL US (USC00010425), adjusted for the elevation of James.

James weather month by month

January
56° 35°F
5.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
February
61° 39°F
5.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
March
68° 45°F
5.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
April
75° 51°F
4.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
81° 60°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
87° 68°F
5.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
89° 71°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
88° 71°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
83° 65°F
3.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
74° 54°F
3.4 in of rain · 4 wet days
November
65° 43°F
4.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
58° 38°F
5.6 in of rain · 8 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in James through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:43 AM5:00 PM10 h 17 min
February6:23 AM5:29 PM11 h 5 min
March6:50 AM6:51 PM12 h 0 min
April6:11 AM7:13 PM13 h 2 min
May5:42 AM7:35 PM13 h 53 min
June5:32 AM7:52 PM14 h 20 min
July5:44 AM7:52 PM14 h 8 min
August6:04 AM7:28 PM13 h 23 min
September6:24 AM6:49 PM12 h 24 min
October6:45 AM6:10 PM11 h 25 min
November6:11 AM4:42 PM10 h 31 min
December6:35 AM4:39 PM10 h 3 min

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

What is the weather like in James?

James has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 35°F (2°C).

It gets about 56.5 inches (1,435 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is October.

The best time to visit James 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 James

The closest live webcam is Tuskegee › North-east, 16.9 miles SW of James.

Tuskegee › North-eastTuskegee · 16.9 mi SWOn Windy
Valley: Chattahoochee RiverValley · 27.4 mi EOn Windy
Plant CityPlant City · 27.6 mi NEOn Windy
Plant CityPlant City · 27.7 mi NEOn Windy
Gray HillGray Hill · 33.3 mi NEOn Windy
ColumbusColumbus · 35.0 mi EOn Windy

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

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Questions about James

Where is James, AL?

James is an unincorporated community in Lee County, Alabama, 2.9 miles SW of Loachapoka.

What county is James in?

James is in Lee County, Alabama.

What is the ZIP code of James, AL?

The ZIP code for James is 36865.

What is the nearest town to James?

Loachapoka, 2.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near James?

Yes. The closest is Tuskegee › North-east, 16.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in James?

July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in James?

January, with an average low of 35°F (2°C).

How much does it rain in James?

About 56.5 inches (1,435 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.

Does it snow in James?

Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.

When is the best time to visit James?

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

What climate does James have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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