Shades Cliff, AL
Unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama
Shades Cliff is a small unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama. It is 2.1 miles NE of Homewood, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35216.
Shades Cliff at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Jefferson County
- ZIP code
- 35216
- Nearest town
- Homewood (2.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 33.4311, -86.8269
Weather in Shades Cliff now
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Shades Cliff weather by the hour
Shades Cliff weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shades Cliff.
This week in Shades Cliff
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shades Cliff
What is the weather usually like in Shades Cliff?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 35°F average low
- 56.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,438 mm
- 1.4 insnowfall per year · 4 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shades Cliff: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BIRMINGHAM AP, AL US (USW00013876), adjusted for the elevation of Shades Cliff.
Shades Cliff weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shades Cliff through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:49 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| February | 6:29 AM | 5:33 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 6:55 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:15 AM | 7:19 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| June | 5:35 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| August | 6:08 AM | 7:34 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| September | 6:29 AM | 6:55 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:50 AM | 6:15 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:17 AM | 4:46 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| December | 6:42 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 59 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Shades Cliff?
Shades Cliff has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 35°F (2°C).
It gets about 56.6 inches (1,438 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Shades Cliff 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 Shades Cliff
The closest live webcam is Calera, 17.5 miles S of Shades Cliff.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shades Cliff.
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Map of Shades Cliff, AL
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Other communities near Shades Cliff
- Imperial Forest subdivision0.2 mi S
- Regent Forest Estates subdivision0.6 mi SE
- Regent Forest Estates subdivision0.6 mi SE
- Gentilly Forest subdivision1.0 mi SE
- Arbor Crossing subdivision1.0 mi NE
- Shades View Estates subdivision1.5 mi NE
- Oxmoor1.9 mi W
- Vestavia Forest subdivision2.1 mi E
- Panorama subdivision2.1 mi SE
- Southridge subdivision2.1 mi E
- Stonebrook Park subdivision2.2 mi S
- South Vestavia Hills subdivision2.3 mi E
- Verdue Knolls subdivision2.4 mi S
- Buena Vista Highlands2.4 mi NE
- Vestridge subdivision2.4 mi E
Questions about Shades Cliff
Where is Shades Cliff, AL?
Shades Cliff is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama, 2.1 miles NE of Homewood.
What county is Shades Cliff in?
Shades Cliff is in Jefferson County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Shades Cliff, AL?
The ZIP code for Shades Cliff is 35216.
What is the nearest town to Shades Cliff?
Homewood, 2.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shades Cliff?
Yes. The closest is Calera, 17.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shades Cliff?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Shades Cliff?
January, with an average low of 35°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Shades Cliff?
About 56.6 inches (1,438 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Shades Cliff?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Shades Cliff?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shades Cliff have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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