Rutan, AL
Unincorporated community in Washington County, Alabama
Rutan is a small unincorporated community in Washington County, Alabama. It is 3.9 miles NW of Chatom, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 36583.
Rutan at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Washington County
- ZIP code
- 36583
- Nearest town
- Chatom (3.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 31.4394, -88.1894
Weather in Rutan now
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Rutan weather by the hour
Rutan weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rutan.
This week in Rutan
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rutan
What is the weather usually like in Rutan?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 34°F average low
- 60.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,526 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rutan: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHATOM, AL US (USC00011566), adjusted for the elevation of Rutan.
Rutan weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rutan through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:50 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| February | 6:32 AM | 5:41 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| March | 7:01 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 59 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 48 min |
| June | 5:46 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| July | 5:57 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| August | 6:17 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| September | 6:35 AM | 6:59 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 6:54 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 27 min |
| November | 6:19 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 36 min |
| December | 6:43 AM | 4:52 PM | 10 h 9 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Rutan?
Rutan has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 34°F (1°C).
It gets about 60.1 inches (1,526 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Rutan is March to May and 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 Rutan
The closest live webcam is Lucedale: US 98 at Beaver Dam Rd, 41.4 miles SW of Rutan.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rutan.
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Questions about Rutan
Where is Rutan, AL?
Rutan is an unincorporated community in Washington County, Alabama, 3.9 miles NW of Chatom.
What county is Rutan in?
Rutan is in Washington County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Rutan, AL?
The ZIP code for Rutan is 36583.
What is the nearest town to Rutan?
Chatom, 3.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rutan?
Yes. The closest is Lucedale: US 98 at Beaver Dam Rd, 41.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rutan?
July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Rutan?
January, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Rutan?
About 60.1 inches (1,526 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Rutan?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Rutan?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rutan have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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