Richardson, AL
Unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Alabama
Richardson is a small unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Alabama. It is 2.5 miles SW of Leesburg, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35983.
Richardson at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Cherokee County
- ZIP code
- 35983
- Nearest town
- Leesburg (2.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 34.2006, -85.7425
Weather in Richardson now
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Richardson weather by the hour
Richardson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Richardson.
This week in Richardson
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Richardson
What is the weather usually like in Richardson?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 57.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,450 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Richardson: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CENTRE, AL US (USC00011490), adjusted for the elevation of Richardson.
Richardson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Richardson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:47 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| February | 6:26 AM | 5:27 PM | 11 h 1 min |
| March | 6:51 AM | 6:51 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:10 AM | 7:15 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May | 5:39 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| June | 5:29 AM | 7:57 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| July | 5:41 AM | 7:56 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| August | 6:03 AM | 7:31 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| September | 6:25 AM | 6:51 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:47 AM | 6:10 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:14 AM | 4:40 PM | 10 h 25 min |
| December | 6:40 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 56 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Richardson?
Richardson 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 29°F (-2°C).
It gets about 57.1 inches (1,450 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Richardson 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 Richardson
The closest live webcam is Gadsden, 19.7 miles SW of Richardson.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Richardson.
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Other communities near Richardson
- Anderson subdivision0.5 mi SE
- Griffin subdivision0.5 mi S
- Lookout Valley Acres subdivision0.9 mi W
- Ewing1.3 mi W
- Weiss Dam1.8 mi S
- Roberts Subdivision1.9 mi SE
- McGhee2.3 mi S
- Yellow Creek View Subdivision subdivision2.4 mi NE
- Yellow Creek View Subdivision subdivision2.4 mi NE
- Billy Goat Hill2.8 mi E
- Round Mountain3.5 mi E
- Aubrey Isle3.8 mi SW
- Dixon Shop4.3 mi S
- Elrath4.3 mi S
- Leonard5.0 mi W
Questions about Richardson
Where is Richardson, AL?
Richardson is an unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Alabama, 2.5 miles SW of Leesburg.
What county is Richardson in?
Richardson is in Cherokee County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Richardson, AL?
The ZIP code for Richardson is 35983.
What is the nearest town to Richardson?
Leesburg, 2.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Richardson?
Yes. The closest is Gadsden, 19.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Richardson?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Richardson?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Richardson?
About 57.1 inches (1,450 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Richardson?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Richardson?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Richardson have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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