Key, AL
Unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Alabama
Key is a small unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Alabama. It is 8.6 miles NW of Centre, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35960.
Key at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Cherokee County
- ZIP code
- 35960
- Nearest town
- Centre (8.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 34.1025, -85.5344
Weather in Key now
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Key weather by the hour
Key weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Key.
This week in Key
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Key
What is the weather usually like in Key?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 57.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,450 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Key: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CENTRE, AL US (USC00011490), adjusted for the elevation of Key.
Key weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Key through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:46 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| February | 6:25 AM | 5:27 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| March | 6:50 AM | 6:51 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:09 AM | 7:14 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May | 5:38 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| June | 5:28 AM | 7:56 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| July | 5:40 AM | 7:55 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| August | 6:02 AM | 7:30 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| September | 6:24 AM | 6:50 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:46 AM | 6:09 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:13 AM | 4:39 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| December | 6:39 AM | 4:35 PM | 9 h 56 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Key?
Key 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 29°F (-2°C).
It gets about 57.1 inches (1,450 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Key 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 Key
The closest live webcam is Cedartown, 17.1 miles E of Key.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Key.
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Questions about Key
Where is Key, AL?
Key is an unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Alabama, 8.6 miles NW of Centre.
What county is Key in?
Key is in Cherokee County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Key, AL?
The ZIP code for Key is 35960.
What is the nearest town to Key?
Centre, 8.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Key?
Yes. The closest is Cedartown, 17.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Key?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Key?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Key?
About 57.1 inches (1,450 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Key?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Key?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Key have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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