Skirum, AL
Unincorporated community in DeKalb County, Alabama
Skirum is a small unincorporated community in DeKalb County, Alabama. It is 3.2 miles NW of Geraldine, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35963.
Skirum at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- DeKalb County
- ZIP code
- 35963
- Nearest town
- Geraldine (3.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 34.3236, -85.9672
Weather in Skirum now
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Skirum weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Skirum.
This week in Skirum
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Skirum
What is the weather usually like in Skirum?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 30°F average low
- 56.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,436 mm
- 1.2 insnowfall per year · 3 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Skirum: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SAND MT SUBSTN, AL US (USC00017207), adjusted for the elevation of Skirum.
Skirum weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Skirum through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:48 AM | 4:58 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| February | 6:27 AM | 5:28 PM | 11 h 1 min |
| March | 6:52 AM | 6:52 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:10 AM | 7:16 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May | 5:40 AM | 7:40 PM | 14 h 0 min |
| June | 5:29 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| July | 5:41 AM | 7:58 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| August | 6:03 AM | 7:32 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| September | 6:25 AM | 6:52 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 6:48 AM | 6:10 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:15 AM | 4:41 PM | 10 h 25 min |
| December | 6:41 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 55 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Skirum?
Skirum has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 56.6 inches (1,436 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Skirum 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 Skirum
The closest live webcam is Guntersville › South-east: Guntersville Lake & Dam, 18.7 miles W of Skirum.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Skirum.
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Questions about Skirum
Where is Skirum, AL?
Skirum is an unincorporated community in DeKalb County, Alabama, 3.2 miles NW of Geraldine.
What county is Skirum in?
Skirum is in DeKalb County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Skirum, AL?
The ZIP code for Skirum is 35963.
What is the nearest town to Skirum?
Geraldine, 3.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Skirum?
Yes. The closest is Guntersville › South-east: Guntersville Lake & Dam, 18.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Skirum?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Skirum?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Skirum?
About 56.6 inches (1,436 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Skirum?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Skirum?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Skirum have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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