Ruby, AL

Historical community (former settlement) in Walker County, Alabama

Ruby is a historical community (former settlement) in Walker County, Alabama. It is 1.5 miles NW of Cordova, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35550.

Ruby at a glance

State
Alabama
County
Walker County
ZIP code
35550
Nearest town
Cordova (1.5 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
33.7486, -87.1756

Weather in Ruby now

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Ruby weather by the hour

Ruby weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Ruby

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ruby

What is the weather usually like in Ruby?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

26°43°61°78°95°52°31°Jan56°33°Feb65°40°Mar73°48°Apr80°58°May86°66°Jun90°70°Jul90°69°Aug84°62°Sep74°49°Oct64°39°Nov55°33°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

6.1"Jan6.0"Feb5.8"Mar5.9"Apr5.3"May4.7"Jun4.9"Jul4.0"Aug4.2"Sep3.8"Oct5.0"Nov6.0"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JASPER, AL US (USC00014226), adjusted for the elevation of Ruby.

Ruby weather month by month

January
52° 31°F
6.1 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
February
56° 33°F
6.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
March
65° 40°F
5.8 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
April
73° 48°F
5.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
80° 58°F
5.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
86° 66°F
4.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
90° 70°F
4.9 in of rain · 9 wet days
August
90° 69°F
4.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
84° 62°F
4.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
74° 49°F
3.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
64° 39°F
5.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
December
55° 33°F
6.0 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Ruby through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:51 AM5:04 PM10 h 12 min
February6:31 AM5:34 PM11 h 2 min
March6:57 AM6:57 PM12 h 0 min
April6:16 AM7:21 PM13 h 4 min
May5:46 AM7:44 PM13 h 57 min
June5:36 AM8:02 PM14 h 26 min
July5:48 AM8:01 PM14 h 13 min
August6:09 AM7:36 PM13 h 27 min
September6:30 AM6:56 PM12 h 25 min
October6:52 AM6:16 PM11 h 23 min
November6:19 AM4:47 PM10 h 27 min
December6:44 AM4:43 PM9 h 58 min

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

What is the weather like in Ruby?

Ruby 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 61.8 inches (1,569 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is October.

The best time to visit Ruby 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 Ruby

The closest live webcam is Calera, 45.3 miles SE of Ruby.

CaleraCalera · 45.3 mi SEOn Windy
Calera › SouthCalera · 45.3 mi SEOn Windy
Calera › South: Village TrailCalera · 48.3 mi SEOn Windy
Decatur: Decatur HarborDecatur · 60.8 mi NOn Windy
DecaturDecatur · 61.0 mi NOn Windy
Guntersville › South-east: Guntersville Lake & DamGuntersville · 66.1 mi NEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ruby.

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Questions about Ruby

Where is Ruby, AL?

Ruby is a historical community (former settlement) in Walker County, Alabama, 1.5 miles NW of Cordova.

What county is Ruby in?

Ruby is in Walker County, Alabama.

What is the ZIP code of Ruby, AL?

The ZIP code for Ruby is 35550.

What is the nearest town to Ruby?

Cordova, 1.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Ruby?

Yes. The closest is Calera, 45.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Ruby?

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

What is the coldest month in Ruby?

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

How much does it rain in Ruby?

About 61.8 inches (1,569 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.

Does it snow in Ruby?

Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Ruby?

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

What climate does Ruby have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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