Kaolin, AL
Unincorporated community in DeKalb County, Alabama
Kaolin is a small unincorporated community in DeKalb County, Alabama. It is 4.5 miles S of Mentone, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35989.
Kaolin at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- DeKalb County
- ZIP code
- 35989
- Nearest town
- Mentone (4.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 34.6275, -85.5817
Weather in Kaolin now
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Kaolin weather by the hour
Kaolin weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Kaolin.
This week in Kaolin
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Kaolin
What is the weather usually like in Kaolin?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 30°F average low
- 57.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,470 mm
- 5.0 insnowfall per year · 13 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Kaolin: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station VALLEY HEAD, AL US (USC00018469), adjusted for the elevation of Kaolin.
Kaolin weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Kaolin through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:47 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| February | 6:26 AM | 5:26 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| March | 6:51 AM | 6:51 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:08 AM | 7:15 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May | 5:37 AM | 7:39 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| June | 5:27 AM | 7:58 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| July | 5:39 AM | 7:57 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| August | 6:01 AM | 7:31 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| September | 6:24 AM | 6:50 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 6:46 AM | 6:09 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:14 AM | 4:38 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| December | 6:40 AM | 4:34 PM | 9 h 53 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Kaolin?
Kaolin has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 57.9 inches (1,470 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 5 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Kaolin is May–June 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 Kaolin
The closest live webcam is Summerville, 16.7 miles SE of Kaolin.
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- Rogers2.2 mi NW
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- Head River4.7 mi NE
- Sulphur Springs Station4.8 mi NE
- Sulphur Springs4.8 mi N
- Townsend Crossroads4.9 mi W
- Bankhead4.9 mi S
- Biddle Crossroads6.7 mi W
- Gann Crossroad7.1 mi N
- Amos Mill7.2 mi NE
- Keith7.2 mi NW
- Skaggs Corner7.8 mi NW
- Skaggs Corner7.8 mi NW
- Alpine8.6 mi S
Questions about Kaolin
Where is Kaolin, AL?
Kaolin is an unincorporated community in DeKalb County, Alabama, 4.5 miles S of Mentone.
What county is Kaolin in?
Kaolin is in DeKalb County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Kaolin, AL?
The ZIP code for Kaolin is 35989.
What is the nearest town to Kaolin?
Mentone, 4.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Kaolin?
Yes. The closest is Summerville, 16.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Kaolin?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Kaolin?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Kaolin?
About 57.9 inches (1,470 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Kaolin?
Yes, about 5 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Kaolin?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Kaolin have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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