Slackland, AL
Unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Alabama
Slackland is a small unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Alabama. It is 3.7 miles NE of Leesburg, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35983.
Slackland at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Cherokee County
- ZIP code
- 35983
- Nearest town
- Leesburg (3.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 34.1467, -85.8300
Weather in Slackland now
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Slackland weather by the hour
Slackland weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Slackland.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Slackland
What is the weather usually like in Slackland?
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 Slackland: 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 Slackland.
Slackland weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Slackland through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:47 AM | 4:58 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| February | 6:26 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 | 5:39 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| June | 5:29 AM | 7:57 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| July | 5:41 AM | 7:57 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| August | 6:03 AM | 7:31 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| September | 6:25 AM | 6:51 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:47 AM | 6:10 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:15 AM | 4:40 PM | 10 h 25 min |
| December | 6:40 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 56 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Slackland?
Slackland 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 Slackland 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 Slackland
The closest live webcam is Gadsden, 13.5 miles SW of Slackland.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Slackland.
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Questions about Slackland
Where is Slackland, AL?
Slackland is an unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Alabama, 3.7 miles NE of Leesburg.
What county is Slackland in?
Slackland is in Cherokee County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Slackland, AL?
The ZIP code for Slackland is 35983.
What is the nearest town to Slackland?
Leesburg, 3.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Slackland?
Yes. The closest is Gadsden, 13.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Slackland?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Slackland?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Slackland?
About 57.1 inches (1,450 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Slackland?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Slackland?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Slackland have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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