Southwood, AL
Unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama
Southwood is a small unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama. It is 1.7 miles SW of Homewood, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35229.
Southwood at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Jefferson County
- ZIP code
- 35229
- Nearest town
- Homewood (1.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 33.4697, -86.7825
Weather in Southwood now
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Southwood weather by the hour
Southwood weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Southwood.
This week in Southwood
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Southwood
What is the weather usually like in Southwood?
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 Southwood: 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 Southwood.
Southwood weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Southwood 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 | 6:56 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:15 AM | 7:19 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| June | 5:35 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| July | 5:47 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 | 4:42 PM | 9 h 59 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Southwood?
Southwood 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 Southwood 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 Southwood
The closest live webcam is Calera, 20.0 miles S of Southwood.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Southwood.
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Other communities near Southwood
- Windsor Highlands0.7 mi W
- Vestavia Hills Estates subdivision0.9 mi S
- Vestbrook Trace subdivision1.0 mi SE
- Rosedale1.2 mi NW
- Biltmore Estates subdivision1.2 mi S
- Watkins Glen subdivision1.3 mi SE
- Rocky Bridge subdivision1.4 mi SE
- Twin Bridge subdivision1.4 mi SE
- Vestwood Hills subdivision1.5 mi SE
- Buena Vista Highlands1.6 mi W
- Surrey Hill subdivision1.6 mi SE
- Vesclub Estates subdivision1.6 mi S
- Abington Green subdivision1.7 mi SE
- English Village1.7 mi N
- Vestavia Lake subdivision1.7 mi S
Questions about Southwood
Where is Southwood, AL?
Southwood is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama, 1.7 miles SW of Homewood.
What county is Southwood in?
Southwood is in Jefferson County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Southwood, AL?
The ZIP code for Southwood is 35229.
What is the nearest town to Southwood?
Homewood, 1.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Southwood?
Yes. The closest is Calera, 20.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Southwood?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Southwood?
January, with an average low of 35°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Southwood?
About 56.6 inches (1,438 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Southwood?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Southwood?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Southwood have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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