Madison, AL
Unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama
Madison is a small unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama. It is 0.5 miles SW of Brighton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35228.
Madison at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Jefferson County
- ZIP code
- 35228
- Nearest town
- Brighton (0.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 33.4442, -86.9392
Weather in Madison now
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Madison weather by the hour
Madison weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Madison.
This week in Madison
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Madison
What is the weather usually like in Madison?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 34°F average low
- 55.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,410 mm
- 1.2 insnowfall per year · 3 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Madison: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BESSEMER 3 WSW, AL US (USC00010764), adjusted for the elevation of Madison.
Madison weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Madison through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:50 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| February | 6:30 AM | 5:33 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 6:56 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:15 AM | 7:19 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| June | 5:36 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| August | 6:09 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| September | 6:30 AM | 6:55 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:51 AM | 6:15 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:18 AM | 4:46 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| December | 6:43 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 59 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Madison?
Madison has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 34°F (1°C).
It gets about 55.5 inches (1,410 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Madison 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 Madison
The closest live webcam is Calera, 20.3 miles SE of Madison.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Madison.
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- Wilkes0.9 mi NE
- Hudson Grove1.0 mi SE
- Hudson Gardens1.2 mi S
- Roosevelt-Cairo Village1.2 mi E
- Woodward Estates subdivision1.2 mi S
- Woodward1.3 mi SW
- Rutledge Springs1.3 mi NW
- Walnut Grove1.3 mi NE
- Shady Brook Mobile Home Park subdivision1.3 mi S
- Gordon Heights1.4 mi SE
- Woodward Junction1.6 mi S
- Winetka1.7 mi E
Questions about Madison
Where is Madison, AL?
Madison is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama, 0.5 miles SW of Brighton.
What county is Madison in?
Madison is in Jefferson County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Madison, AL?
The ZIP code for Madison is 35228.
What is the nearest town to Madison?
Brighton, 0.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Madison?
Yes. The closest is Calera, 20.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Madison?
July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Madison?
January, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Madison?
About 55.5 inches (1,410 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Madison?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Madison?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Madison have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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