Scratch Ankle, AL
Unincorporated community in Monroe County, Alabama
Scratch Ankle is a small unincorporated community in Monroe County, Alabama. It is 11.6 miles SE of Peterman, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 36444.
Scratch Ankle at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Monroe County
- ZIP code
- 36444
- Nearest town
- Peterman (11.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 31.6625, -87.4375
Weather in Scratch Ankle now
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Scratch Ankle weather by the hour
Scratch Ankle weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Scratch Ankle.
This week in Scratch Ankle
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Scratch Ankle
What is the weather usually like in Scratch Ankle?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 33°F average low
- 61.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,559 mm
- 0.4 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Scratch Ankle: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WHATLEY, AL US (USC00018867), adjusted for the elevation of Scratch Ankle.
Scratch Ankle weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Scratch Ankle through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:48 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| February | 6:29 AM | 5:37 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| March | 6:58 AM | 6:59 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:19 AM | 7:19 PM | 13 h 0 min |
| May | 5:51 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| June | 5:42 AM | 7:57 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| July | 5:54 AM | 7:57 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 7:34 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| September | 6:32 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 6:51 AM | 6:19 PM | 11 h 27 min |
| November | 6:16 AM | 4:51 PM | 10 h 35 min |
| December | 6:40 AM | 4:49 PM | 10 h 8 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Scratch Ankle?
Scratch Ankle has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 33°F (1°C).
It gets about 61.4 inches (1,559 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is September.
The best time to visit Scratch Ankle 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 Scratch Ankle
The closest live webcam is Atmore, 38.8 miles S of Scratch Ankle.
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Questions about Scratch Ankle
Where is Scratch Ankle, AL?
Scratch Ankle is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, Alabama, 11.6 miles SE of Peterman.
What county is Scratch Ankle in?
Scratch Ankle is in Monroe County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Scratch Ankle, AL?
The ZIP code for Scratch Ankle is 36444.
What is the nearest town to Scratch Ankle?
Peterman, 11.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Scratch Ankle?
Yes. The closest is Atmore, 38.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Scratch Ankle?
August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Scratch Ankle?
January, with an average low of 33°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Scratch Ankle?
About 61.4 inches (1,559 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Scratch Ankle?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Scratch Ankle?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Scratch Ankle have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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