Potter, AL
Unincorporated community in Dallas County, Alabama
Potter is a small unincorporated community in Dallas County, Alabama. It is 4.3 miles E of Selma, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 36701.
Potter at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Dallas County
- ZIP code
- 36701
- Nearest town
- Selma (4.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 32.4311, -87.1081
Weather in Potter now
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Potter weather by the hour
Potter weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Potter.
This week in Potter
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Potter
What is the weather usually like in Potter?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 93°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 36°F average low
- 54.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,385 mm
- 0.4 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Potter: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SELMA, AL US (USC00017366), adjusted for the elevation of Potter.
Potter weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Potter through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:48 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| February | 6:29 AM | 5:35 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| March | 6:56 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:17 AM | 7:19 PM | 13 h 1 min |
| May | 5:48 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| June | 5:39 AM | 7:58 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| July | 5:50 AM | 7:58 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| August | 6:11 AM | 7:34 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| September | 6:31 AM | 6:55 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 6:51 AM | 6:17 PM | 11 h 25 min |
| November | 6:16 AM | 4:49 PM | 10 h 32 min |
| December | 6:41 AM | 4:46 PM | 10 h 4 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Potter?
Potter has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 36°F (2°C).
It gets about 54.5 inches (1,385 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Potter is March–April and October–November. 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 Potter
The closest live webcam is Montgomery › West: Gun Island Chute, 46.9 miles E of Potter.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Potter.
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Questions about Potter
Where is Potter, AL?
Potter is an unincorporated community in Dallas County, Alabama, 4.3 miles E of Selma.
What county is Potter in?
Potter is in Dallas County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Potter, AL?
The ZIP code for Potter is 36701.
What is the nearest town to Potter?
Selma, 4.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Potter?
Yes. The closest is Montgomery › West: Gun Island Chute, 46.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Potter?
July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Potter?
January, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Potter?
About 54.5 inches (1,385 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Potter?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Potter?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Potter have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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