Pocahontas, AL
Unincorporated community in Walker County, Alabama
Pocahontas is a small unincorporated community in Walker County, Alabama. It is 2.7 miles NW of Carbon Hill, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35573.
Pocahontas at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Walker County
- ZIP code
- 35573
- Nearest town
- Carbon Hill (2.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 33.8728, -87.4831
Weather in Pocahontas now
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Pocahontas weather by the hour
Pocahontas weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Pocahontas.
This week in Pocahontas
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Pocahontas
What is the weather usually like in Pocahontas?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 31°F average low
- 61.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,569 mm
- 0.6 insnowfall per year · 2 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Pocahontas: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JASPER, AL US (USC00014226), adjusted for the elevation of Pocahontas.
Pocahontas weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Pocahontas through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:53 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| February | 6:32 AM | 5:35 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| March | 6:58 AM | 6:58 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:17 AM | 7:22 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May | 5:47 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| June | 5:37 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| August | 6:10 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| September | 6:32 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:53 AM | 6:17 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:21 AM | 4:48 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| December | 6:46 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 57 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Pocahontas?
Pocahontas 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 31°F (-1°C).
It gets about 61.8 inches (1,569 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas
The closest live webcam is Decatur: Decatur Harbor, 58.7 miles NE of Pocahontas.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Pocahontas.
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Questions about Pocahontas
Where is Pocahontas, AL?
Pocahontas is an unincorporated community in Walker County, Alabama, 2.7 miles NW of Carbon Hill.
What county is Pocahontas in?
Pocahontas is in Walker County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Pocahontas, AL?
The ZIP code for Pocahontas is 35573.
What is the nearest town to Pocahontas?
Carbon Hill, 2.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Pocahontas?
Yes. The closest is Decatur: Decatur Harbor, 58.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Pocahontas?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Pocahontas?
January, with an average low of 31°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Pocahontas?
About 61.8 inches (1,569 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Pocahontas?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Pocahontas?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Pocahontas have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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