Short Camp, AL

Unincorporated community in Walker County, Alabama

Short Camp is a small unincorporated community in Walker County, Alabama. It is 6.1 miles NW of Parrish, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35580.

Short Camp at a glance

State
Alabama
County
Walker County
ZIP code
35580
Nearest town
Parrish (6.1 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
33.6575, -87.2242

Weather in Short Camp now

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Short Camp weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Short Camp.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Short Camp

What is the weather usually like in Short Camp?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

29°46°63°79°96°54°34°Jan59°37°Feb67°43°Mar75°51°Apr82°59°May89°68°Jun91°71°Jul91°70°Aug86°64°Sep77°53°Oct65°42°Nov57°37°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

6.1"Jan5.9"Feb5.8"Mar5.4"Apr4.4"May5.2"Jun5.3"Jul4.3"Aug3.9"Sep3.3"Oct4.8"Nov5.7"Dec

Best time to visit Short Camp: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BANKHEAD L&D, AL US (USC00010505), adjusted for the elevation of Short Camp.

Short Camp weather month by month

January
54° 34°F
6.1 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
February
59° 37°F
5.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
March
67° 43°F
5.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
April
75° 51°F
5.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
82° 59°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
89° 68°F
5.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
91° 71°F
5.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
91° 70°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
86° 64°F
3.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
77° 53°F
3.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
65° 42°F
4.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
57° 37°F
5.7 in of rain · 9 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Short Camp through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:51 AM5:04 PM10 h 13 min
February6:31 AM5:34 PM11 h 3 min
March6:57 AM6:57 PM12 h 0 min
April6:16 AM7:21 PM13 h 4 min
May5:46 AM7:44 PM13 h 57 min
June5:36 AM8:02 PM14 h 25 min
July5:48 AM8:01 PM14 h 12 min
August6:09 AM7:36 PM13 h 26 min
September6:31 AM6:56 PM12 h 25 min
October6:52 AM6:16 PM11 h 23 min
November6:19 AM4:47 PM10 h 27 min
December6:44 AM4:43 PM9 h 58 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Short Camp?

Short Camp 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 34°F (1°C).

It gets about 60.2 inches (1,529 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is October.

The best time to visit Short Camp 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 Short Camp

The closest live webcam is Calera, 41.6 miles SE of Short Camp.

CaleraCalera · 41.6 mi SEOn Windy
Calera › SouthCalera · 41.6 mi SEOn Windy
Calera › South: Village TrailCalera · 44.9 mi SEOn Windy
Decatur: Decatur HarborDecatur · 67.6 mi NOn Windy
DecaturDecatur · 67.7 mi NOn Windy
Columbus: US 82 at 18th AveColumbus · 70.0 mi WOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Short Camp.

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Questions about Short Camp

Where is Short Camp, AL?

Short Camp is an unincorporated community in Walker County, Alabama, 6.1 miles NW of Parrish.

What county is Short Camp in?

Short Camp is in Walker County, Alabama.

What is the ZIP code of Short Camp, AL?

The ZIP code for Short Camp is 35580.

What is the nearest town to Short Camp?

Parrish, 6.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Short Camp?

Yes. The closest is Calera, 41.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Short Camp?

July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Short Camp?

January, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).

How much does it rain in Short Camp?

About 60.2 inches (1,529 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.

Does it snow in Short Camp?

Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Short Camp?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Short Camp have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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