South Highlands, AL
Unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama
South Highlands is a small unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama. It is 3.5 miles NW of Tarrant, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35206.
South Highlands at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Jefferson County
- ZIP code
- 35206
- Nearest town
- Tarrant (3.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 33.5697, -86.7131
Weather in South Highlands now
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South Highlands weather by the hour
South Highlands weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of South Highlands.
This week in South Highlands
Sunrise, sunset and moon in South Highlands
What is the weather usually like in South Highlands?
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 South Highlands: 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 South Highlands.
South Highlands weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in South Highlands through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:49 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| February | 6:29 AM | 5:32 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 6:55 AM | 6:55 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:14 AM | 7:19 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 5:44 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| June | 5:34 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| July | 5:46 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| August | 6:08 AM | 7:34 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| September | 6:29 AM | 6:54 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:50 AM | 6:14 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:17 AM | 4:45 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| December | 6:42 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 59 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in South Highlands?
South Highlands 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 South Highlands 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 South Highlands
The closest live webcam is Calera, 27.2 miles S of South Highlands.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from South Highlands.
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Map of South Highlands, AL
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Questions about South Highlands
Where is South Highlands, AL?
South Highlands is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama, 3.5 miles NW of Tarrant.
What county is South Highlands in?
South Highlands is in Jefferson County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of South Highlands, AL?
The ZIP code for South Highlands is 35206.
What is the nearest town to South Highlands?
Tarrant, 3.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near South Highlands?
Yes. The closest is Calera, 27.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in South Highlands?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in South Highlands?
January, with an average low of 35°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in South Highlands?
About 56.6 inches (1,438 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in South Highlands?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit South Highlands?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does South Highlands have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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