Sunflower, AL
Unincorporated community in Washington County, Alabama
Sunflower is a small unincorporated community in Washington County, Alabama. It is 8.1 miles N of Leroy, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 36581.
Sunflower at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Washington County
- ZIP code
- 36581
- Nearest town
- Leroy (8.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 31.3822, -88.0083
Weather in Sunflower now
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Sunflower weather by the hour
Sunflower weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sunflower.
This week in Sunflower
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sunflower
What is the weather usually like in Sunflower?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 36°F average low
- 60.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,529 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sunflower: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JACKSON, AL US (USC00014193), adjusted for the elevation of Sunflower.
Sunflower weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sunflower through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:50 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| February | 6:31 AM | 5:40 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| March | 7:00 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 59 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 48 min |
| June | 5:45 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| July | 5:56 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| August | 6:16 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| September | 6:35 AM | 6:59 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 6:53 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 27 min |
| November | 6:18 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 36 min |
| December | 6:42 AM | 4:52 PM | 10 h 9 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Sunflower?
Sunflower 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 36°F (2°C).
It gets about 60.2 inches (1,529 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Sunflower is March to May and 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 Sunflower
The closest live webcam is Atmore, 36.6 miles SE of Sunflower.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sunflower.
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Questions about Sunflower
Where is Sunflower, AL?
Sunflower is an unincorporated community in Washington County, Alabama, 8.1 miles N of Leroy.
What county is Sunflower in?
Sunflower is in Washington County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Sunflower, AL?
The ZIP code for Sunflower is 36581.
What is the nearest town to Sunflower?
Leroy, 8.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sunflower?
Yes. The closest is Atmore, 36.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sunflower?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Sunflower?
January, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Sunflower?
About 60.2 inches (1,529 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Sunflower?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Sunflower?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sunflower have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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