Nitrate City, AL
Unincorporated community in Colbert County, Alabama
Nitrate City is a small unincorporated community in Colbert County, Alabama. It is 4.3 miles W of Muscle Shoals, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35661.
Nitrate City at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Colbert County
- ZIP code
- 35661
- Nearest town
- Muscle Shoals (4.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 34.7572, -87.5597
Weather in Nitrate City now
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Nitrate City weather by the hour
Nitrate City weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Nitrate City.
This week in Nitrate City
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Nitrate City
What is the weather usually like in Nitrate City?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 33°F average low
- 54.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,378 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Nitrate City: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MUSCLE SHOALS RGNL AP, AL US (USW00013896), adjusted for the elevation of Nitrate City.
Nitrate City weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Nitrate City through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:55 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| February | 6:34 AM | 5:34 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| March | 6:59 AM | 6:59 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:16 AM | 7:23 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 7:47 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| June | 5:35 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| August | 6:09 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| September | 6:32 AM | 6:58 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 6:54 AM | 6:16 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:23 AM | 4:46 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| December | 6:48 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 53 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Nitrate City?
Nitrate City 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 33°F (1°C).
It gets about 54.2 inches (1,378 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Nitrate City 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 Nitrate City
The closest live webcam is Florence, 5.4 miles NW of Nitrate City.
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- Alabama Shores2.7 mi N
- Cave Spring3.2 mi SW
- Wilson Lake Shores3.3 mi N
- Detroit Park subdivision3.4 mi W
- Peytona Points3.4 mi N
- Steenson Hollow3.5 mi NW
- Emco-Listerhill Junction3.6 mi SW
- Houston Corner4.6 mi SW
- Hobgood5.2 mi SW
- Sherill Gardens subdivision5.4 mi W
- Sky Park subdivision5.5 mi N
- Rivermont5.7 mi NW
Questions about Nitrate City
Where is Nitrate City, AL?
Nitrate City is an unincorporated community in Colbert County, Alabama, 4.3 miles W of Muscle Shoals.
What county is Nitrate City in?
Nitrate City is in Colbert County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Nitrate City, AL?
The ZIP code for Nitrate City is 35661.
What is the nearest town to Nitrate City?
Muscle Shoals, 4.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Nitrate City?
Yes. The closest is Florence, 5.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Nitrate City?
July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Nitrate City?
January, with an average low of 33°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Nitrate City?
About 54.2 inches (1,378 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Nitrate City?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Nitrate City?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Nitrate City have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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