Rays Crossroads, AL

Unincorporated community in Clay County, Alabama

Rays Crossroads is a small unincorporated community in Clay County, Alabama. It is 3.8 miles E of Ashland, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 36251.

Rays Crossroads at a glance

State
Alabama
County
Clay County
ZIP code
36251
Nearest town
Ashland (3.8 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
33.2506, -85.8961

Weather in Rays Crossroads now

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Rays Crossroads weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rays Crossroads.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rays Crossroads

What is the weather usually like in Rays Crossroads?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

26°43°61°78°95°55°31°Jan59°34°Feb67°40°Mar74°47°Apr81°55°May87°63°Jun90°67°Jul89°66°Aug84°60°Sep76°49°Oct65°38°Nov57°33°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

6.1"Jan6.0"Feb6.0"Mar4.7"Apr4.6"May4.6"Jun4.8"Jul5.1"Aug3.5"Sep3.8"Oct4.9"Nov5.6"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ASHLAND 3 ENE, AL US (USC00010369), adjusted for the elevation of Rays Crossroads.

Rays Crossroads weather month by month

January
55° 31°F
6.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
February
59° 34°F
6.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
March
67° 40°F
6.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
April
74° 47°F
4.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
81° 55°F
4.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
87° 63°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
90° 67°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
89° 66°F
5.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
84° 60°F
3.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
76° 49°F
3.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
65° 38°F
4.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
57° 33°F
5.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Rays Crossroads through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:45 AM5:00 PM10 h 14 min
February6:25 AM5:29 PM11 h 4 min
March6:52 AM6:52 PM12 h 0 min
April6:11 AM7:15 PM13 h 3 min
May5:42 AM7:37 PM13 h 55 min
June5:32 AM7:55 PM14 h 23 min
July5:44 AM7:55 PM14 h 11 min
August6:05 AM7:30 PM13 h 25 min
September6:26 AM6:51 PM12 h 25 min
October6:47 AM6:11 PM11 h 24 min
November6:13 AM4:42 PM10 h 29 min
December6:38 AM4:39 PM10 h 0 min

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

What is the weather like in Rays Crossroads?

Rays Crossroads 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 31°F (-1°C).

It gets about 59.7 inches (1,517 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Rays Crossroads 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 Rays Crossroads

The closest live webcam is Bowdon › South: Wedowee Street - Tyus Road, 41.9 miles NE of Rays Crossroads.

Bowdon › South: Wedowee Street - Tyus RoadBowdon · 41.9 mi NEOn Windy
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Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rays Crossroads.

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Questions about Rays Crossroads

Where is Rays Crossroads, AL?

Rays Crossroads is an unincorporated community in Clay County, Alabama, 3.8 miles E of Ashland.

What county is Rays Crossroads in?

Rays Crossroads is in Clay County, Alabama.

What is the ZIP code of Rays Crossroads, AL?

The ZIP code for Rays Crossroads is 36251.

What is the nearest town to Rays Crossroads?

Ashland, 3.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Rays Crossroads?

Yes. The closest is Bowdon › South: Wedowee Street - Tyus Road, 41.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Rays Crossroads?

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

What is the coldest month in Rays Crossroads?

January, with an average low of 31°F (-1°C).

How much does it rain in Rays Crossroads?

About 59.7 inches (1,517 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.

Does it snow in Rays Crossroads?

Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Rays Crossroads?

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

What climate does Rays Crossroads have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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