McGhee, AL

Unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Alabama

McGhee is a small unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Alabama. It is 2.7 miles W of Leesburg, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35983.

McGhee at a glance

State
Alabama
County
Cherokee County
ZIP code
35983
Nearest town
Leesburg (2.7 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
34.1678, -85.7325

Weather in McGhee now

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McGhee weather by the hour

McGhee weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in McGhee

What is the weather usually like in McGhee?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

24°42°60°77°95°51°29°Jan55°31°Feb64°38°Mar73°45°Apr80°54°May86°63°Jun90°67°Jul89°66°Aug84°60°Sep74°48°Oct63°37°Nov53°32°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.2"Jan5.5"Feb5.6"Mar4.8"Apr4.5"May4.7"Jun4.7"Jul4.6"Aug4.2"Sep3.6"Oct4.3"Nov5.3"Dec

Best time to visit McGhee: 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 McGhee.

McGhee weather month by month

January
51° 29°F
5.2 in of rain
February
55° 31°F
5.5 in of rain
March
64° 38°F
5.6 in of rain
April
73° 45°F
4.8 in of rain
May
80° 54°F
4.5 in of rain
June
86° 63°F
4.7 in of rain
July
90° 67°F
4.7 in of rain
August
89° 66°F
4.6 in of rain
September
84° 60°F
4.2 in of rain
October
74° 48°F
3.6 in of rain
November
63° 37°F
4.3 in of rain
December
53° 32°F
5.3 in of rain

Sunrise and sunset in McGhee through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:46 AM4:57 PM10 h 10 min
February6:26 AM5:27 PM11 h 1 min
March6:51 AM6:51 PM12 h 0 min
April6:10 AM7:15 PM13 h 5 min
May5:39 AM7:39 PM13 h 59 min
June5:29 AM7:57 PM14 h 28 min
July5:41 AM7:56 PM14 h 15 min
August6:03 AM7:31 PM13 h 28 min
September6:25 AM6:51 PM12 h 25 min
October6:47 AM6:10 PM11 h 23 min
November6:14 AM4:40 PM10 h 25 min
December6:40 AM4:36 PM9 h 56 min

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

What is the weather like in McGhee?

McGhee 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 McGhee 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 McGhee

The closest live webcam is Gadsden, 18.8 miles SW of McGhee.

GadsdenGadsden · 18.8 mi SWOn Windy
Horseshoe BendHorseshoe Bend · 29.0 mi EOn Windy
CedartownCedartown · 29.3 mi EOn Windy
CedartownCedartown · 29.3 mi EOn Windy
RomeRome · 29.6 mi EOn Windy
CedartownCedartown · 29.6 mi EOn Windy
River RidgeRiver Ridge · 29.7 mi EOn Windy
BenedictBenedict · 30.1 mi SEOn Windy
RomeRome · 30.1 mi EOn Windy

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

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Questions about McGhee

Where is McGhee, AL?

McGhee is an unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Alabama, 2.7 miles W of Leesburg.

What county is McGhee in?

McGhee is in Cherokee County, Alabama.

What is the ZIP code of McGhee, AL?

The ZIP code for McGhee is 35983.

What is the nearest town to McGhee?

Leesburg, 2.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near McGhee?

Yes. The closest is Gadsden, 18.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in McGhee?

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

What is the coldest month in McGhee?

January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).

How much does it rain in McGhee?

About 57.1 inches (1,450 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.

Does it snow in McGhee?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit McGhee?

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

What climate does McGhee have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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