Powhatan, AL
Unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama
Powhatan is a small unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama. It is 6.1 miles SE of Sylvan Springs, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35130.
Powhatan at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Jefferson County
- ZIP code
- 35130
- Nearest town
- Sylvan Springs (6.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 33.5906, -87.1086
Weather in Powhatan now
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Powhatan weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Powhatan.
This week in Powhatan
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Powhatan
What is the weather usually like in Powhatan?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 34°F average low
- 55.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,410 mm
- 1.2 insnowfall per year · 3 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Powhatan: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BESSEMER 3 WSW, AL US (USC00010764), adjusted for the elevation of Powhatan.
Powhatan weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Powhatan through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:51 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| February | 6:30 AM | 5:34 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 6:57 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:16 AM | 7:20 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| June | 5:36 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| August | 6:09 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| September | 6:30 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:52 AM | 6:16 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:19 AM | 4:47 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| December | 6:44 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 59 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Powhatan?
Powhatan 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 34°F (1°C).
It gets about 55.5 inches (1,410 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Powhatan 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 Powhatan
The closest live webcam is Calera, 33.9 miles SE of Powhatan.
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Questions about Powhatan
Where is Powhatan, AL?
Powhatan is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama, 6.1 miles SE of Sylvan Springs.
What county is Powhatan in?
Powhatan is in Jefferson County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Powhatan, AL?
The ZIP code for Powhatan is 35130.
What is the nearest town to Powhatan?
Sylvan Springs, 6.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Powhatan?
Yes. The closest is Calera, 33.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Powhatan?
July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Powhatan?
January, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Powhatan?
About 55.5 inches (1,410 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Powhatan?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Powhatan?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Powhatan have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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