Snowtown, AL
Unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama
Snowtown is a small unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama. It is 0.7 miles N of West Jefferson, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35073.
Snowtown at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Jefferson County
- ZIP code
- 35073
- Nearest town
- West Jefferson (0.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 33.6631, -87.0383
Weather in Snowtown now
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Snowtown weather by the hour
Snowtown weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Snowtown.
This week in Snowtown
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Snowtown
What is the weather usually like in Snowtown?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 35°F average low
- 56.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,438 mm
- 1.4 insnowfall per year · 4 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Snowtown: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BIRMINGHAM AP, AL US (USW00013876), adjusted for the elevation of Snowtown.
Snowtown weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Snowtown through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:51 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| February | 6:30 AM | 5:33 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 6:56 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:15 AM | 7:20 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| June | 5:35 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| August | 6:09 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| September | 6:30 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:51 AM | 6:15 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:18 AM | 4:46 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| December | 6:44 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 58 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Snowtown?
Snowtown 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 (2°C).
It gets about 56.6 inches (1,438 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 Snowtown 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 Snowtown
The closest live webcam is Calera, 36.4 miles SE of Snowtown.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Snowtown.
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Questions about Snowtown
Where is Snowtown, AL?
Snowtown is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama, 0.7 miles N of West Jefferson.
What county is Snowtown in?
Snowtown is in Jefferson County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Snowtown, AL?
The ZIP code for Snowtown is 35073.
What is the nearest town to Snowtown?
West Jefferson, 0.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Snowtown?
Yes. The closest is Calera, 36.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Snowtown?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Snowtown?
January, with an average low of 35°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Snowtown?
About 56.6 inches (1,438 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Snowtown?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Snowtown?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Snowtown have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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