Swaim, AL
Unincorporated community in Jackson County, Alabama
Swaim is a small unincorporated community in Jackson County, Alabama. It is 6.5 miles E of Hytop, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35745.
Swaim at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Jackson County
- ZIP code
- 35745
- Nearest town
- Hytop (6.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 34.8694, -86.1983
Weather in Swaim now
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Swaim weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Swaim.
This week in Swaim
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Swaim
What is the weather usually like in Swaim?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 59.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,516 mm
- 1.3 insnowfall per year · 3 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Swaim: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SCOTTSBORO, AL US (USC00017304), adjusted for the elevation of Swaim.
Swaim weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Swaim through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:50 AM | 4:58 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| February | 6:28 AM | 5:28 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| March | 6:53 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:11 AM | 7:18 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 5:39 AM | 7:42 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| June | 5:29 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| July | 5:41 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| August | 6:04 AM | 7:34 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| September | 6:26 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 6:49 AM | 6:11 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:17 AM | 4:40 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| December | 6:43 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 52 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Swaim?
Swaim has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C).
It gets about 59.7 inches (1,516 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Swaim 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 Swaim
The closest live webcam is Huntsville › North, 24.2 miles SW of Swaim.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Swaim.
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Questions about Swaim
Where is Swaim, AL?
Swaim is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, Alabama, 6.5 miles E of Hytop.
What county is Swaim in?
Swaim is in Jackson County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Swaim, AL?
The ZIP code for Swaim is 35745.
What is the nearest town to Swaim?
Hytop, 6.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Swaim?
Yes. The closest is Huntsville › North, 24.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Swaim?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Swaim?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Swaim?
About 59.7 inches (1,516 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Swaim?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Swaim?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Swaim have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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