Poplar Creek, AL

Unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Alabama

Poplar Creek is a small unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Alabama. It is 6.5 miles S of Hillsboro, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35611.

Poplar Creek at a glance

State
Alabama
County
Lawrence County
ZIP code
35611
Nearest town
Hillsboro (6.5 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
34.7314, -87.1417

Weather in Poplar Creek now

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Poplar Creek weather by the hour

Poplar Creek weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Poplar Creek

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Poplar Creek

What is the weather usually like in Poplar Creek?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

28°45°62°78°95°51°33°Jan56°37°Feb65°44°Mar73°51°Apr80°60°May87°68°Jun90°72°Jul90°71°Aug85°65°Sep75°53°Oct63°42°Nov54°37°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.5"Jan5.4"Feb5.6"Mar5.4"Apr4.9"May4.8"Jun4.9"Jul3.9"Aug3.8"Sep4.0"Oct4.6"Nov6.3"Dec

Best time to visit Poplar Creek: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ATHENS, AL US (USC00010390), adjusted for the elevation of Poplar Creek.

Poplar Creek weather month by month

January
51° 33°F
5.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
February
56° 37°F
5.4 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
March
65° 44°F
5.6 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
April
73° 51°F
5.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
80° 60°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
87° 68°F
4.8 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
90° 72°F
4.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
90° 71°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
85° 65°F
3.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
75° 53°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
63° 42°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
December
54° 37°F
6.3 in of rain · 8 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Poplar Creek through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:53 AM5:02 PM10 h 8 min
February6:32 AM5:32 PM11 h 0 min
March6:57 AM6:57 PM12 h 0 min
April6:15 AM7:21 PM13 h 6 min
May5:43 AM7:45 PM14 h 2 min
June5:33 AM8:04 PM14 h 31 min
July5:45 AM8:03 PM14 h 18 min
August6:07 AM7:38 PM13 h 30 min
September6:30 AM6:56 PM12 h 26 min
October6:53 AM6:15 PM11 h 22 min
November6:21 AM4:44 PM10 h 23 min
December6:47 AM4:40 PM9 h 53 min

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

What is the weather like in Poplar Creek?

Poplar Creek 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 33°F (1°C).

It gets about 59.1 inches (1,500 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Poplar Creek 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 Poplar Creek

The closest live webcam is Athens, 12.0 miles E of Poplar Creek.

AthensAthens · 12.0 mi EOn Windy
DecaturDecatur · 12.1 mi SEOn Windy
Decatur: Decatur HarborDecatur · 12.2 mi SEOn Windy
Huntsville: U.S. Space & Rocket CenterHuntsville · 27.6 mi EOn Windy
Huntsville › South: U.S. Space & Rocket Center - Davidson Center for Space ExplorationHuntsville · 27.7 mi EOn Windy
FlorenceFlorence · 28.4 mi WOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Poplar Creek.

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Questions about Poplar Creek

Where is Poplar Creek, AL?

Poplar Creek is an unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Alabama, 6.5 miles S of Hillsboro.

What county is Poplar Creek in?

Poplar Creek is in Lawrence County, Alabama.

What is the ZIP code of Poplar Creek, AL?

The ZIP code for Poplar Creek is 35611.

What is the nearest town to Poplar Creek?

Hillsboro, 6.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Poplar Creek?

Yes. The closest is Athens, 12.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Poplar Creek?

July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Poplar Creek?

January, with an average low of 33°F (1°C).

How much does it rain in Poplar Creek?

About 59.1 inches (1,500 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Poplar Creek?

Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Poplar Creek?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Poplar Creek have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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