McRae, AL

Unincorporated community in Covington County, Alabama

McRae is a small unincorporated community in Covington County, Alabama. It is 4.2 miles SW of Florala, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 36442.

McRae at a glance

State
Alabama
County
Covington County
ZIP code
36442
Nearest town
Florala (4.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
31.0586, -86.2614

Weather in McRae now

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McRae weather by the hour

McRae weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in McRae

What is the weather usually like in McRae?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

35°51°66°82°97°62°40°Jan66°43°Feb73°49°Mar79°55°Apr87°63°May90°70°Jun92°72°Jul92°72°Aug89°68°Sep80°57°Oct71°47°Nov64°42°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.3"Jan5.0"Feb5.3"Mar5.0"Apr3.8"May6.0"Jun6.4"Jul5.2"Aug5.2"Sep3.6"Oct4.3"Nov4.9"Dec

Best time to visit McRae: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FLORALA MUNI AP, AL US (USW00063870), adjusted for the elevation of McRae.

McRae weather month by month

January
62° 40°F
5.3 in of rain
February
66° 43°F
5.0 in of rain
March
73° 49°F
5.3 in of rain
April
79° 55°F
5.0 in of rain
May
87° 63°F
3.8 in of rain
June
90° 70°F
6.0 in of rain
July
92° 72°F
6.4 in of rain
August
92° 72°F
5.2 in of rain
September
89° 68°F
5.2 in of rain
October
80° 57°F
3.6 in of rain
November
71° 47°F
4.3 in of rain
December
64° 42°F
4.9 in of rain

Sunrise and sunset in McRae through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:42 AM5:06 PM10 h 24 min
February6:24 AM5:33 PM11 h 9 min
March6:53 AM6:54 PM12 h 1 min
April6:15 AM7:14 PM12 h 59 min
May5:48 AM7:34 PM13 h 46 min
June5:39 AM7:51 PM14 h 12 min
July5:50 AM7:51 PM14 h 0 min
August6:09 AM7:29 PM13 h 19 min
September6:28 AM6:52 PM12 h 23 min
October6:46 AM6:14 PM11 h 28 min
November6:10 AM4:48 PM10 h 37 min
December6:34 AM4:45 PM10 h 11 min

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

What is the weather like in McRae?

McRae 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 40°F (5°C).

It gets about 59.8 inches (1,520 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October.

The best time to visit McRae is March–April and October–November. 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 McRae

The closest live webcam is Mossy Head, 21.3 miles S of McRae.

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

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Questions about McRae

Where is McRae, AL?

McRae is an unincorporated community in Covington County, Alabama, 4.2 miles SW of Florala.

What county is McRae in?

McRae is in Covington County, Alabama.

What is the ZIP code of McRae, AL?

The ZIP code for McRae is 36442.

What is the nearest town to McRae?

Florala, 4.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near McRae?

Yes. The closest is Mossy Head, 21.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in McRae?

July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in McRae?

January, with an average low of 40°F (5°C).

How much does it rain in McRae?

About 59.8 inches (1,520 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in McRae?

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

When is the best time to visit McRae?

March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does McRae have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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