Sunset Mountain, AL
Unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama
Sunset Mountain is a small unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama. It is 1.1 miles N of Forestdale, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35060.
Sunset Mountain at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Jefferson County
- ZIP code
- 35060
- Nearest town
- Forestdale (1.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 33.5583, -86.9069
Weather in Sunset Mountain now
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Sunset Mountain weather by the hour
Sunset Mountain weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sunset Mountain.
This week in Sunset Mountain
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sunset Mountain
What is the weather usually like in Sunset Mountain?
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 Sunset Mountain: 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 Sunset Mountain.
Sunset Mountain weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sunset Mountain through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:50 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| February | 6:30 AM | 5:33 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 6:56 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:15 AM | 7:19 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| June | 5:35 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| August | 6:08 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| September | 6:29 AM | 6:55 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:51 AM | 6:15 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:18 AM | 4:46 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| December | 6:43 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 Sunset Mountain?
Sunset Mountain 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 Sunset Mountain 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 Sunset Mountain
The closest live webcam is Calera, 27.0 miles S of Sunset Mountain.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sunset Mountain.
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Map of Sunset Mountain, AL
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Other communities near Sunset Mountain
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- Crumley Chapel0.9 mi N
- Docena1.4 mi W
- Westchester Estates subdivision1.5 mi E
- Westwood2.2 mi NW
- Village Creek Junction2.2 mi SE
- West Ensley2.3 mi SW
- The Drifttracks2.3 mi SE
- Pratt City2.5 mi SE
- Sherman Heights2.6 mi S
- Tuxedo Heights subdivision2.8 mi SE
- Republic3.1 mi N
- Republic3.1 mi N
- Westwood Garden Estates subdivision3.2 mi NW
- Scarlet Town3.3 mi N
Questions about Sunset Mountain
Where is Sunset Mountain, AL?
Sunset Mountain is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama, 1.1 miles N of Forestdale.
What county is Sunset Mountain in?
Sunset Mountain is in Jefferson County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Sunset Mountain, AL?
The ZIP code for Sunset Mountain is 35060.
What is the nearest town to Sunset Mountain?
Forestdale, 1.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sunset Mountain?
Yes. The closest is Calera, 27.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sunset Mountain?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Sunset Mountain?
January, with an average low of 35°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Sunset Mountain?
About 56.6 inches (1,438 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Sunset Mountain?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sunset Mountain?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sunset Mountain have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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