Riverwood, AL
Unincorporated community in Shelby County, Alabama
Riverwood is a small unincorporated community in Shelby County, Alabama. It is 2.3 miles SE of Meadowbrook, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35243.
Riverwood at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Shelby County
- ZIP code
- 35243
- Nearest town
- Meadowbrook (2.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 33.4131, -86.7381
Weather in Riverwood now
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Riverwood weather by the hour
Riverwood weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Riverwood.
This week in Riverwood
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Riverwood
What is the weather usually like in Riverwood?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 35°F average low
- 56.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,438 mm
- 1.4 insnowfall per year · 4 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Riverwood: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BIRMINGHAM AP, AL US (USW00013876), adjusted for the elevation of Riverwood.
Riverwood weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Riverwood through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:49 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| February | 6:29 AM | 5:32 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 6:55 AM | 6:55 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:14 AM | 7:18 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| June | 5:35 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 7:58 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| August | 6:08 AM | 7:34 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| September | 6:29 AM | 6:54 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:50 AM | 6:14 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:17 AM | 4:45 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| December | 6:42 AM | 4:42 PM | 10 h 0 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Riverwood?
Riverwood has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 35°F (2°C).
It gets about 56.6 inches (1,438 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 Riverwood 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 Riverwood
The closest live webcam is Calera, 16.2 miles S of Riverwood.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Riverwood.
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Map of Riverwood, AL
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Other communities near Riverwood
- Acton1.0 mi N
- Woodford1.0 mi SE
- Inverness Point1.1 mi E
- Thornhill subdivision1.3 mi NW
- Cahaba Cliffs1.5 mi NE
- Westbrook Trace subdivision1.5 mi N
- Inverness subdivision1.6 mi E
- Heatherwood subdivision1.7 mi SW
- Hidden Ridge subdivision1.7 mi NW
- Cahaba Commons1.7 mi NE
- Dolly Ridge Estates subdivision1.8 mi W
- Timber Ridge subdivision1.9 mi NW
- Ivy Glenn subdivision1.9 mi W
- Rocky Ridge2.0 mi W
- Inverness Cliffs2.0 mi E
Questions about Riverwood
Where is Riverwood, AL?
Riverwood is an unincorporated community in Shelby County, Alabama, 2.3 miles SE of Meadowbrook.
What county is Riverwood in?
Riverwood is in Shelby County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Riverwood, AL?
The ZIP code for Riverwood is 35243.
What is the nearest town to Riverwood?
Meadowbrook, 2.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Riverwood?
Yes. The closest is Calera, 16.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Riverwood?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Riverwood?
January, with an average low of 35°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Riverwood?
About 56.6 inches (1,438 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Riverwood?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Riverwood?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Riverwood have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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