Sunlight, AL
Unincorporated community in Walker County, Alabama
Sunlight is a small unincorporated community in Walker County, Alabama. It is 6.2 miles SW of Jasper, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35504.
Sunlight at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Walker County
- ZIP code
- 35504
- Nearest town
- Jasper (6.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 33.9269, -87.2103
Weather in Sunlight now
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Sunlight weather by the hour
Sunlight weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sunlight.
This week in Sunlight
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sunlight
What is the weather usually like in Sunlight?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 31°F average low
- 61.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,569 mm
- 0.6 insnowfall per year · 2 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sunlight: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JASPER, AL US (USC00014226), adjusted for the elevation of Sunlight.
Sunlight weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sunlight through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:52 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| February | 6:31 AM | 5:34 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| March | 6:57 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:16 AM | 7:21 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| June | 5:35 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| August | 6:09 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| September | 6:31 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:52 AM | 6:16 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:20 AM | 4:46 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| December | 6:45 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 57 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Sunlight?
Sunlight has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 31°F (-1°C).
It gets about 61.8 inches (1,569 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Sunlight 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 Sunlight
The closest live webcam is Decatur: Decatur Harbor, 49.3 miles N of Sunlight.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sunlight.
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Questions about Sunlight
Where is Sunlight, AL?
Sunlight is an unincorporated community in Walker County, Alabama, 6.2 miles SW of Jasper.
What county is Sunlight in?
Sunlight is in Walker County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Sunlight, AL?
The ZIP code for Sunlight is 35504.
What is the nearest town to Sunlight?
Jasper, 6.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sunlight?
Yes. The closest is Decatur: Decatur Harbor, 49.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sunlight?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Sunlight?
January, with an average low of 31°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Sunlight?
About 61.8 inches (1,569 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Sunlight?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sunlight?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sunlight have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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