Short Creek, AL
Unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama
Short Creek is a small unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama. It is 4.3 miles E of Sylvan Springs, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35118.
Short Creek at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Jefferson County
- ZIP code
- 35118
- Nearest town
- Sylvan Springs (4.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 33.5511, -87.1014
Weather in Short Creek now
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Short Creek weather by the hour
Short Creek weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Short Creek.
This week in Short Creek
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Short Creek
What is the weather usually like in Short Creek?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 34°F average low
- 55.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,410 mm
- 1.2 insnowfall per year · 3 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Short Creek: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BESSEMER 3 WSW, AL US (USC00010764), adjusted for the elevation of Short Creek.
Short Creek weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Short Creek through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:51 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| February | 6:30 AM | 5:34 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 6:57 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:16 AM | 7:20 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| June | 5:36 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| August | 6:09 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| September | 6:30 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:52 AM | 6:16 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:18 AM | 4:47 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| December | 6:43 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 59 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Short Creek?
Short Creek has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 34°F (1°C).
It gets about 55.5 inches (1,410 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 Short Creek 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 Creek
The closest live webcam is Calera, 31.5 miles SE of Short Creek.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Short Creek.
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Questions about Short Creek
Where is Short Creek, AL?
Short Creek is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama, 4.3 miles E of Sylvan Springs.
What county is Short Creek in?
Short Creek is in Jefferson County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Short Creek, AL?
The ZIP code for Short Creek is 35118.
What is the nearest town to Short Creek?
Sylvan Springs, 4.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Short Creek?
Yes. The closest is Calera, 31.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Short Creek?
July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Short Creek?
January, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Short Creek?
About 55.5 inches (1,410 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Short Creek?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Short Creek?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Short Creek have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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