Prairie, AL
Unincorporated community in Wilcox County, Alabama
Prairie is a small unincorporated community in Wilcox County, Alabama. It is 2.8 miles NW of Catherine, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 36728.
Prairie at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Wilcox County
- ZIP code
- 36728
- Nearest town
- Catherine (2.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 32.1539, -87.4400
Weather in Prairie now
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Prairie weather by the hour
Prairie weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Prairie.
This week in Prairie
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Prairie
What is the weather usually like in Prairie?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 35°F average low
- 50.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,282 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Prairie: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CAMDEN 3 NW, AL US (USC00011301), adjusted for the elevation of Prairie.
Prairie weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Prairie through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:49 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| February | 6:30 AM | 5:37 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| March | 6:58 AM | 6:58 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:19 AM | 7:20 PM | 13 h 1 min |
| May | 5:50 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| June | 5:41 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 7:58 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| September | 6:32 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 6:52 AM | 6:18 PM | 11 h 26 min |
| November | 6:17 AM | 4:51 PM | 10 h 33 min |
| December | 6:41 AM | 4:48 PM | 10 h 6 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Prairie?
Prairie 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 35°F (2°C).
It gets about 50.5 inches (1,282 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Prairie is March to May and 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 Prairie
The closest live webcam is Montgomery › West: Gun Island Chute, 68.1 miles E of Prairie.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Prairie.
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Questions about Prairie
Where is Prairie, AL?
Prairie is an unincorporated community in Wilcox County, Alabama, 2.8 miles NW of Catherine.
What county is Prairie in?
Prairie is in Wilcox County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Prairie, AL?
The ZIP code for Prairie is 36728.
What is the nearest town to Prairie?
Catherine, 2.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Prairie?
Yes. The closest is Montgomery › West: Gun Island Chute, 68.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Prairie?
July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Prairie?
January, with an average low of 35°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Prairie?
About 50.5 inches (1,282 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Prairie?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Prairie?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Prairie have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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