Stafford, AL

Unincorporated community in Pickens County, Alabama

Stafford is a small unincorporated community in Pickens County, Alabama. It is 2.8 miles SE of Ethelsville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35461.

Stafford at a glance

State
Alabama
County
Pickens County
ZIP code
35461
Nearest town
Ethelsville (2.8 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
33.4467, -88.2450

Weather in Stafford now

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Stafford weather by the hour

Stafford weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Stafford

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Stafford

What is the weather usually like in Stafford?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

31°48°65°82°99°56°36°Jan61°39°Feb70°46°Mar78°53°Apr85°62°May91°69°Jun94°73°Jul93°72°Aug88°66°Sep78°54°Oct67°43°Nov58°38°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.4"Jan5.7"Feb5.3"Mar5.8"Apr4.0"May4.4"Jun4.7"Jul4.5"Aug3.2"Sep3.6"Oct4.4"Nov5.6"Dec

Best time to visit Stafford: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station COLUMBUS, MS US (USC00221880), adjusted for the elevation of Stafford.

Stafford weather month by month

January
56° 36°F
5.4 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
February
61° 39°F
5.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
March
70° 46°F
5.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
April
78° 53°F
5.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
85° 62°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
91° 69°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
94° 73°F
4.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
93° 72°F
4.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
88° 66°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
78° 54°F
3.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
67° 43°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
58° 38°F
5.6 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Stafford through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:55 AM5:09 PM10 h 14 min
February6:35 AM5:38 PM11 h 3 min
March7:01 AM7:02 PM12 h 0 min
April6:20 AM7:24 PM13 h 4 min
May5:51 AM7:47 PM13 h 56 min
June5:41 AM8:05 PM14 h 24 min
July5:53 AM8:04 PM14 h 11 min
August6:14 AM7:40 PM13 h 26 min
September6:35 AM7:00 PM12 h 25 min
October6:56 AM6:20 PM11 h 24 min
November6:23 AM4:51 PM10 h 28 min
December6:48 AM4:48 PM9 h 59 min

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

What is the weather like in Stafford?

Stafford has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 94°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 36°F (2°C).

It gets about 56.6 inches (1,439 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is September.

The best time to visit Stafford 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 Stafford

The closest live webcam is Columbus: Main St at 5th St, 11.1 miles W of Stafford.

Columbus: Main St at 5th StColumbus · 11.1 mi WOn Windy
Columbus › EastColumbus · 11.5 mi WOn Windy
Columbus: US 82 at 18th AveColumbus · 11.6 mi NWOn Windy
Columbus: US 45 at 18th AveColumbus · 11.9 mi NWOn Windy
Columbus: US 45 at Bluecut RdColumbus · 12.8 mi NWOn Windy
West Point: US 45 Alt at Airport RdWest Point · 25.7 mi WOn Windy
West Point: Main St/MS 50 at CommerceWest Point · 25.8 mi NWOn Windy
West Point: US 45 Alt at Main St/MS 50West Point · 26.3 mi NWOn Windy
West Point: US 45 Alt at Industrial Access RdWest Point · 26.9 mi NWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Stafford.

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Questions about Stafford

Where is Stafford, AL?

Stafford is an unincorporated community in Pickens County, Alabama, 2.8 miles SE of Ethelsville.

What county is Stafford in?

Stafford is in Pickens County, Alabama.

What is the ZIP code of Stafford, AL?

The ZIP code for Stafford is 35461.

What is the nearest town to Stafford?

Ethelsville, 2.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Stafford?

Yes. The closest is Columbus: Main St at 5th St, 11.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Stafford?

July, with an average high of 94°F (34°C).

What is the coldest month in Stafford?

January, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).

How much does it rain in Stafford?

About 56.6 inches (1,439 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.

Does it snow in Stafford?

Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Stafford?

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

What climate does Stafford have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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