Rural, AL
Unincorporated community in Clarke County, Alabama
Rural is a small unincorporated community in Clarke County, Alabama. It is 3.5 miles N of Thomasville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 36446.
Rural at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Clarke County
- ZIP code
- 36446
- Nearest town
- Thomasville (3.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 31.8642, -87.7386
Weather in Rural now
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Rural weather by the hour
Rural weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rural.
This week in Rural
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rural
What is the weather usually like in Rural?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 35°F average low
- 56.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,446 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rural: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station THOMASVILLE 2 S, AL US (USW00023802), adjusted for the elevation of Rural.
Rural weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rural through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:49 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| February | 6:31 AM | 5:38 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| March | 6:59 AM | 7:00 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:20 AM | 7:21 PM | 13 h 0 min |
| May | 5:52 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| June | 5:43 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| July | 5:54 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| August | 6:14 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| September | 6:33 AM | 6:58 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 6:53 AM | 6:20 PM | 11 h 26 min |
| November | 6:18 AM | 4:52 PM | 10 h 34 min |
| December | 6:42 AM | 4:49 PM | 10 h 7 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Rural?
Rural 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 35°F (2°C).
It gets about 56.9 inches (1,446 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Rural 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 Rural
The closest live webcam is Atmore, 54.7 miles S of Rural.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rural.
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Questions about Rural
Where is Rural, AL?
Rural is an unincorporated community in Clarke County, Alabama, 3.5 miles N of Thomasville.
What county is Rural in?
Rural is in Clarke County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Rural, AL?
The ZIP code for Rural is 36446.
What is the nearest town to Rural?
Thomasville, 3.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rural?
Yes. The closest is Atmore, 54.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rural?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Rural?
January, with an average low of 35°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Rural?
About 56.9 inches (1,446 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Rural?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Rural?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rural have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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