Nelson, AL
Unincorporated community in Chambers County, Alabama
Nelson is a small unincorporated community in Chambers County, Alabama. It is 2.2 miles N of Huguley, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 36852.
Nelson at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Chambers County
- ZIP code
- 36852
- Nearest town
- Huguley (2.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 32.8117, -85.2447
Weather in Nelson now
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Nelson weather by the hour
Nelson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Nelson.
This week in Nelson
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Nelson
What is the weather usually like in Nelson?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 32°F average low
- 52.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,335 mm
- 0.1 insnowfall per year · 0 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Nelson: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station W PT, GA US (USC00099291), adjusted for the elevation of Nelson.
Nelson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Nelson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:42 AM | 4:58 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| February | 6:22 AM | 5:27 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| March | 6:49 AM | 6:50 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:09 AM | 7:12 PM | 13 h 2 min |
| May | 5:40 AM | 7:34 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| June | 5:31 AM | 7:52 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| July | 5:42 AM | 7:51 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| August | 6:03 AM | 7:27 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| September | 6:23 AM | 6:48 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:44 AM | 6:09 PM | 11 h 25 min |
| November | 6:10 AM | 4:41 PM | 10 h 30 min |
| December | 6:34 AM | 4:37 PM | 10 h 2 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Nelson?
Nelson 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 32°F (0°C).
It gets about 52.5 inches (1,335 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Nelson 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 Nelson
The closest live webcam is Plant City, 5.3 miles NE of Nelson.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Nelson.
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Questions about Nelson
Where is Nelson, AL?
Nelson is an unincorporated community in Chambers County, Alabama, 2.2 miles N of Huguley.
What county is Nelson in?
Nelson is in Chambers County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Nelson, AL?
The ZIP code for Nelson is 36852.
What is the nearest town to Nelson?
Huguley, 2.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Nelson?
Yes. The closest is Plant City, 5.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Nelson?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Nelson?
January, with an average low of 32°F (0°C).
How much does it rain in Nelson?
About 52.5 inches (1,335 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Nelson?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Nelson?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Nelson have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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