Preston, AL
Unincorporated community in Jackson County, Alabama
Preston is a small unincorporated community in Jackson County, Alabama. It is 4.8 miles E of Langston, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35755.
Preston at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Jackson County
- ZIP code
- 35755
- Nearest town
- Langston (4.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 34.5258, -86.1725
Weather in Preston now
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Preston weather by the hour
Preston weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Preston.
This week in Preston
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Preston
What is the weather usually like in Preston?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 59.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,516 mm
- 1.3 insnowfall per year · 3 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Preston: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SCOTTSBORO, AL US (USC00017304), adjusted for the elevation of Preston.
Preston weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Preston through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:49 AM | 4:58 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| February | 6:28 AM | 5:29 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| March | 6:53 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:11 AM | 7:17 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May | 5:40 AM | 7:41 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| June | 5:30 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| July | 5:42 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| August | 6:04 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| September | 6:26 AM | 6:52 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 6:49 AM | 6:11 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:17 AM | 4:41 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| December | 6:42 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 54 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Preston?
Preston has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C).
It gets about 59.7 inches (1,516 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Preston 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 Preston
The closest live webcam is Guntersville › South-east: Guntersville Lake & Dam, 13.1 miles SW of Preston.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Preston.
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Other communities near Preston
- Preston Subdivision subdivision0.6 mi SE
- Preston Sights Subdivision subdivision1.2 mi S
- Tanglewood subdivision2.7 mi SW
- Swearengin2.8 mi N
- Kirbytown2.9 mi SE
- McLemore Point Subdivision subdivision3.4 mi NE
- Lewis Evans Subdivision subdivision4.0 mi E
- South Sauty Subdivision subdivision4.6 mi E
- Skyline Shores subdivision5.0 mi NE
- Woodall Place5.1 mi W
- Alexander Subdivision subdivision5.4 mi SW
- Aspel6.6 mi N
- Star Point Subdivision subdivision6.6 mi S
- Rocky Ridge7.6 mi NW
- Humpton7.7 mi W
Questions about Preston
Where is Preston, AL?
Preston is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, Alabama, 4.8 miles E of Langston.
What county is Preston in?
Preston is in Jackson County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Preston, AL?
The ZIP code for Preston is 35755.
What is the nearest town to Preston?
Langston, 4.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Preston?
Yes. The closest is Guntersville › South-east: Guntersville Lake & Dam, 13.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Preston?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Preston?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Preston?
About 59.7 inches (1,516 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Preston?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Preston?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Preston have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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