Shanghai, AL
Unincorporated community in Limestone County, Alabama
Shanghai is a small unincorporated community in Limestone County, Alabama. It is 8.4 miles NE of Elkmont, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35614.
Shanghai at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Limestone County
- ZIP code
- 35614
- Nearest town
- Elkmont (8.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 34.8500, -87.0850
Weather in Shanghai now
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Shanghai weather by the hour
Shanghai weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shanghai.
This week in Shanghai
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shanghai
What is the weather usually like in Shanghai?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 33°F average low
- 59.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,500 mm
- 1.3 insnowfall per year · 3 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shanghai: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ATHENS, AL US (USC00010390), adjusted for the elevation of Shanghai.
Shanghai weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shanghai through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:53 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| February | 6:32 AM | 5:32 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| March | 6:57 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:14 AM | 7:21 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 7:46 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| June | 5:32 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| July | 5:44 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| August | 6:07 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| September | 6:30 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 6:53 AM | 6:15 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:21 AM | 4:44 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| December | 6:47 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 52 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Shanghai?
Shanghai 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 33°F (1°C).
It gets about 59.1 inches (1,500 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Shanghai 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 Shanghai
The closest live webcam is Athens, 9.6 miles SE of Shanghai.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shanghai.
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Map of Shanghai, AL
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Questions about Shanghai
Where is Shanghai, AL?
Shanghai is an unincorporated community in Limestone County, Alabama, 8.4 miles NE of Elkmont.
What county is Shanghai in?
Shanghai is in Limestone County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Shanghai, AL?
The ZIP code for Shanghai is 35614.
What is the nearest town to Shanghai?
Elkmont, 8.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shanghai?
Yes. The closest is Athens, 9.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shanghai?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Shanghai?
January, with an average low of 33°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Shanghai?
About 59.1 inches (1,500 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Shanghai?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Shanghai?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shanghai have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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