Polk, AL
Unincorporated community in Lowndes County, Alabama
Polk is a small unincorporated community in Lowndes County, Alabama. It is 4.8 miles NE of Benton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 36785.
Polk at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Lowndes County
- ZIP code
- 36785
- Nearest town
- Benton (4.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 32.2722, -86.8886
Weather in Polk now
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Polk weather by the hour
Polk weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Polk.
This week in Polk
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Polk
What is the weather usually like in Polk?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 35°F average low
- 53.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,358 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Polk: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SELMA 6 SSE, AL US (USW00063897), adjusted for the elevation of Polk.
Polk weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Polk through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:47 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| February | 6:28 AM | 5:34 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| March | 6:56 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:16 AM | 7:18 PM | 13 h 1 min |
| May | 5:48 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| June | 5:39 AM | 7:57 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| July | 5:50 AM | 7:56 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| August | 6:10 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| September | 6:30 AM | 6:54 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 6:50 AM | 6:16 PM | 11 h 26 min |
| November | 6:15 AM | 4:48 PM | 10 h 32 min |
| December | 6:39 AM | 4:45 PM | 10 h 5 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Polk?
Polk has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 35°F (2°C).
It gets about 53.4 inches (1,358 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Polk 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 Polk
The closest live webcam is Montgomery › West: Gun Island Chute, 34.8 miles E of Polk.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Polk.
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Questions about Polk
Where is Polk, AL?
Polk is an unincorporated community in Lowndes County, Alabama, 4.8 miles NE of Benton.
What county is Polk in?
Polk is in Lowndes County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Polk, AL?
The ZIP code for Polk is 36785.
What is the nearest town to Polk?
Benton, 4.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Polk?
Yes. The closest is Montgomery › West: Gun Island Chute, 34.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Polk?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Polk?
January, with an average low of 35°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Polk?
About 53.4 inches (1,358 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Polk?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Polk?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Polk have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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