Rutherford, AL
Unincorporated community in Russell County, Alabama
Rutherford is a small unincorporated community in Russell County, Alabama. It is 6.7 miles NW of Hurtsboro, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 36860.
Rutherford at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Russell County
- ZIP code
- 36860
- Nearest town
- Hurtsboro (6.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 32.1889, -85.3181
Weather in Rutherford now
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Rutherford weather by the hour
Rutherford weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rutherford.
This week in Rutherford
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rutherford
What is the weather usually like in Rutherford?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 95°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 35°F average low
- 54.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,371 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rutherford: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station EUFAULA WILDLIFE REF, AL US (USC00012730), adjusted for the elevation of Rutherford.
Rutherford weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rutherford through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:41 AM | 5:00 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| February | 6:22 AM | 5:28 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| March | 6:49 AM | 6:50 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:10 AM | 7:11 PM | 13 h 1 min |
| May | 5:41 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| June | 5:32 AM | 7:50 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| July | 5:44 AM | 7:50 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| August | 6:04 AM | 7:26 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| September | 6:24 AM | 6:48 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 6:43 AM | 6:10 PM | 11 h 26 min |
| November | 6:09 AM | 4:42 PM | 10 h 33 min |
| December | 6:33 AM | 4:39 PM | 10 h 6 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Rutherford?
Rutherford has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 95°F (35°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 35°F (2°C).
It gets about 54.0 inches (1,371 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Rutherford is March–April and October–November. 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 Rutherford
The closest live webcam is Columbus, 27.1 miles NE of Rutherford.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rutherford.
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Questions about Rutherford
Where is Rutherford, AL?
Rutherford is an unincorporated community in Russell County, Alabama, 6.7 miles NW of Hurtsboro.
What county is Rutherford in?
Rutherford is in Russell County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Rutherford, AL?
The ZIP code for Rutherford is 36860.
What is the nearest town to Rutherford?
Hurtsboro, 6.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rutherford?
Yes. The closest is Columbus, 27.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rutherford?
July, with an average high of 95°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in Rutherford?
January, with an average low of 35°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Rutherford?
About 54.0 inches (1,371 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Rutherford?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Rutherford?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rutherford have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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