Smithson, AL
Unincorporated community in Shelby County, Alabama
Smithson is a small unincorporated community in Shelby County, Alabama. It is 4.2 miles SE of Helena, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35022.
Smithson at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Shelby County
- ZIP code
- 35022
- Nearest town
- Helena (4.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 33.3097, -86.9525
Weather in Smithson now
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Smithson weather by the hour
Smithson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Smithson.
This week in Smithson
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Smithson
What is the weather usually like in Smithson?
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 Smithson: 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 Smithson.
Smithson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Smithson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:49 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| February | 6:29 AM | 5:33 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 6:56 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:15 AM | 7:19 PM | 13 h 3 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| June | 5:36 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| August | 6:09 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| September | 6:30 AM | 6:55 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:51 AM | 6:15 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:17 AM | 4:46 PM | 10 h 29 min |
| December | 6:42 AM | 4:43 PM | 10 h 0 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Smithson?
Smithson 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 Smithson 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 Smithson
The closest live webcam is Calera, 13.2 miles SE of Smithson.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Smithson.
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Questions about Smithson
Where is Smithson, AL?
Smithson is an unincorporated community in Shelby County, Alabama, 4.2 miles SE of Helena.
What county is Smithson in?
Smithson is in Shelby County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Smithson, AL?
The ZIP code for Smithson is 35022.
What is the nearest town to Smithson?
Helena, 4.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Smithson?
Yes. The closest is Calera, 13.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Smithson?
July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Smithson?
January, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Smithson?
About 55.5 inches (1,410 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Smithson?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Smithson?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Smithson have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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