Kershaw, AL

Unincorporated community in Walker County, Alabama

Kershaw is a small unincorporated community in Walker County, Alabama. It is 2.7 miles SE of Dora, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35550.

Kershaw at a glance

State
Alabama
County
Walker County
ZIP code
35550
Nearest town
Dora (2.7 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
33.7597, -87.1092

Weather in Kershaw now

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Kershaw weather by the hour

Kershaw weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Kershaw

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Kershaw

What is the weather usually like in Kershaw?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

26°43°61°78°95°52°31°Jan56°33°Feb65°40°Mar73°48°Apr80°58°May86°66°Jun90°70°Jul90°69°Aug84°62°Sep74°49°Oct64°39°Nov55°33°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

6.1"Jan6.0"Feb5.8"Mar5.9"Apr5.3"May4.7"Jun4.9"Jul4.0"Aug4.2"Sep3.8"Oct5.0"Nov6.0"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JASPER, AL US (USC00014226), adjusted for the elevation of Kershaw.

Kershaw weather month by month

January
52° 31°F
6.1 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
February
56° 33°F
6.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
March
65° 40°F
5.8 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
April
73° 48°F
5.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
80° 58°F
5.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
86° 66°F
4.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
90° 70°F
4.9 in of rain · 9 wet days
August
90° 69°F
4.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
84° 62°F
4.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
74° 49°F
3.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
64° 39°F
5.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
December
55° 33°F
6.0 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Kershaw through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:51 AM5:04 PM10 h 12 min
February6:31 AM5:33 PM11 h 2 min
March6:57 AM6:57 PM12 h 0 min
April6:16 AM7:20 PM13 h 4 min
May5:45 AM7:43 PM13 h 57 min
June5:35 AM8:02 PM14 h 26 min
July5:47 AM8:01 PM14 h 13 min
August6:09 AM7:36 PM13 h 27 min
September6:30 AM6:56 PM12 h 25 min
October6:52 AM6:16 PM11 h 23 min
November6:19 AM4:46 PM10 h 27 min
December6:44 AM4:42 PM9 h 58 min

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

What is the weather like in Kershaw?

Kershaw has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 31°F (-1°C).

It gets about 61.8 inches (1,569 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is October.

The best time to visit Kershaw 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 Kershaw

The closest live webcam is Calera, 44.2 miles SE of Kershaw.

CaleraCalera · 44.2 mi SEOn Windy
Calera › SouthCalera · 44.2 mi SEOn Windy
Calera › South: Village TrailCalera · 47.0 mi SEOn Windy
Decatur: Decatur HarborDecatur · 59.5 mi NOn Windy
DecaturDecatur · 59.6 mi NOn Windy
Guntersville › South-east: Guntersville Lake & DamGuntersville · 62.7 mi NEOn Windy

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

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Questions about Kershaw

Where is Kershaw, AL?

Kershaw is an unincorporated community in Walker County, Alabama, 2.7 miles SE of Dora.

What county is Kershaw in?

Kershaw is in Walker County, Alabama.

What is the ZIP code of Kershaw, AL?

The ZIP code for Kershaw is 35550.

What is the nearest town to Kershaw?

Dora, 2.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Kershaw?

Yes. The closest is Calera, 44.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Kershaw?

July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Kershaw?

January, with an average low of 31°F (-1°C).

How much does it rain in Kershaw?

About 61.8 inches (1,569 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.

Does it snow in Kershaw?

Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Kershaw?

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

What climate does Kershaw have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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