Smith Institute, AL

Unincorporated community in Etowah County, Alabama

Smith Institute is a small unincorporated community in Etowah County, Alabama. It is 1.2 miles S of Whitesboro, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35956.

Smith Institute at a glance

State
Alabama
County
Etowah County
ZIP code
35956
Nearest town
Whitesboro (1.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
34.1850, -86.0506

Weather in Smith Institute now

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Smith Institute weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Smith Institute.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Smith Institute

What is the weather usually like in Smith Institute?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

25°42°59°76°93°49°30°Jan53°33°Feb62°40°Mar71°48°Apr78°57°May85°64°Jun88°67°Jul87°67°Aug82°60°Sep72°49°Oct60°39°Nov52°33°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.3"Jan5.2"Feb5.5"Mar5.3"Apr4.5"May4.4"Jun4.3"Jul4.1"Aug4.3"Sep3.4"Oct4.4"Nov5.8"Dec

Best time to visit Smith Institute: 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 Smith Institute.

Smith Institute weather month by month

January
49° 30°F
5.3 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
February
53° 33°F
5.2 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
March
62° 40°F
5.5 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
April
71° 48°F
5.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
78° 57°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
85° 64°F
4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
88° 67°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
87° 67°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
82° 60°F
4.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
72° 49°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
60° 39°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
52° 33°F
5.8 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Smith Institute through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:48 AM4:59 PM10 h 10 min
February6:27 AM5:29 PM11 h 1 min
March6:52 AM6:53 PM12 h 0 min
April6:11 AM7:17 PM13 h 5 min
May5:40 AM7:40 PM13 h 59 min
June5:30 AM7:58 PM14 h 28 min
July5:42 AM7:58 PM14 h 15 min
August6:04 AM7:32 PM13 h 28 min
September6:26 AM6:52 PM12 h 25 min
October6:48 AM6:11 PM11 h 23 min
November6:15 AM4:41 PM10 h 25 min
December6:41 AM4:37 PM9 h 56 min

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

What is the weather like in Smith Institute?

Smith Institute 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 Smith Institute 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 Smith Institute

The closest live webcam is Gadsden, 12.4 miles S of Smith Institute.

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Questions about Smith Institute

Where is Smith Institute, AL?

Smith Institute is an unincorporated community in Etowah County, Alabama, 1.2 miles S of Whitesboro.

What county is Smith Institute in?

Smith Institute is in Etowah County, Alabama.

What is the ZIP code of Smith Institute, AL?

The ZIP code for Smith Institute is 35956.

What is the nearest town to Smith Institute?

Whitesboro, 1.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Smith Institute?

Yes. The closest is Gadsden, 12.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Smith Institute?

July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Smith Institute?

January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).

How much does it rain in Smith Institute?

About 56.6 inches (1,436 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Smith Institute?

Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Smith Institute?

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

What climate does Smith Institute have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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