Shotwell, AL
Unincorporated community in Lee County, Alabama
Shotwell is a small unincorporated community in Lee County, Alabama. It is 6.4 miles SE of Smiths Station, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 36874.
Shotwell at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Lee County
- ZIP code
- 36874
- Nearest town
- Smiths Station (6.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 32.5842, -85.1836
Weather in Shotwell now
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Shotwell weather by the hour
Shotwell weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shotwell.
This week in Shotwell
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shotwell
What is the weather usually like in Shotwell?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 35°F average low
- 53.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,351 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shotwell: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MULBERRY GROVE, GA US (USC00096148), adjusted for the elevation of Shotwell.
Shotwell weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shotwell through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:41 AM | 4:59 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| February | 6:21 AM | 5:27 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| March | 6:49 AM | 6:49 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:09 AM | 7:11 PM | 13 h 2 min |
| May | 5:40 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| June | 5:31 AM | 7:51 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| July | 5:42 AM | 7:50 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| August | 6:03 AM | 7:26 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| September | 6:23 AM | 6:48 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 6:43 AM | 6:09 PM | 11 h 25 min |
| November | 6:09 AM | 4:41 PM | 10 h 31 min |
| December | 6:33 AM | 4:38 PM | 10 h 4 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Shotwell?
Shotwell 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 (1°C).
It gets about 53.2 inches (1,351 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Shotwell is March to May and 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 Shotwell
The closest live webcam is Columbus, 12.2 miles SE of Shotwell.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shotwell.
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Questions about Shotwell
Where is Shotwell, AL?
Shotwell is an unincorporated community in Lee County, Alabama, 6.4 miles SE of Smiths Station.
What county is Shotwell in?
Shotwell is in Lee County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Shotwell, AL?
The ZIP code for Shotwell is 36874.
What is the nearest town to Shotwell?
Smiths Station, 6.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shotwell?
Yes. The closest is Columbus, 12.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shotwell?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Shotwell?
January, with an average low of 35°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Shotwell?
About 53.2 inches (1,351 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Shotwell?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Shotwell?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shotwell have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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