Shangrila, AL
Unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Alabama
Shangrila is a small unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Alabama. It is 4.2 miles E of Cedar Bluff, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35959.
Shangrila at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Cherokee County
- ZIP code
- 35959
- Nearest town
- Cedar Bluff (4.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 34.2417, -85.6578
Weather in Shangrila now
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Shangrila weather by the hour
Shangrila weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shangrila.
This week in Shangrila
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shangrila
What is the weather usually like in Shangrila?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 57.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,450 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shangrila: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CENTRE, AL US (USC00011490), adjusted for the elevation of Shangrila.
Shangrila weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shangrila through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:46 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| February | 6:25 AM | 5:27 PM | 11 h 1 min |
| March | 6:51 AM | 6:51 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:09 AM | 7:15 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May | 5:39 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| June | 5:28 AM | 7:57 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| July | 5:40 AM | 7:56 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| August | 6:02 AM | 7:31 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| September | 6:24 AM | 6:50 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 6:46 AM | 6:09 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:14 AM | 4:40 PM | 10 h 25 min |
| December | 6:39 AM | 4:35 PM | 9 h 55 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Shangrila?
Shangrila 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 29°F (-2°C).
It gets about 57.1 inches (1,450 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Shangrila 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 Shangrila
The closest live webcam is Summerville, 24.0 miles NE of Shangrila.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shangrila.
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Map of Shangrila, AL
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- Antioch1.4 mi SE
- Round Mountain2.3 mi SW
- Hurley3.0 mi NE
- Yellow Creek View Subdivision subdivision3.5 mi W
- Yellow Creek View Subdivision subdivision3.5 mi W
- Billy Goat Hill3.9 mi SW
- Summer Estates subdivision5.1 mi SE
- Sewell Subdivision subdivision5.2 mi SE
- Sewell Subdivision subdivision5.2 mi SE
- Anderson subdivision5.5 mi SW
- Richardson5.6 mi SW
- Roberts Subdivision5.8 mi SW
- Griffin subdivision5.9 mi SW
- McElrath Subdivision subdivision6.1 mi E
Questions about Shangrila
Where is Shangrila, AL?
Shangrila is an unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Alabama, 4.2 miles E of Cedar Bluff.
What county is Shangrila in?
Shangrila is in Cherokee County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Shangrila, AL?
The ZIP code for Shangrila is 35959.
What is the nearest town to Shangrila?
Cedar Bluff, 4.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shangrila?
Yes. The closest is Summerville, 24.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shangrila?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Shangrila?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Shangrila?
About 57.1 inches (1,450 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Shangrila?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Shangrila?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shangrila have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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