Sweet Gum, AL
Unincorporated community in Lauderdale County, Alabama
Sweet Gum is a small unincorporated community in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It is 2.9 miles SE of Lexington, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35648.
Sweet Gum at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Lauderdale County
- ZIP code
- 35648
- Nearest town
- Lexington (2.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 34.9781, -87.4183
Weather in Sweet Gum now
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Sweet Gum weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sweet Gum.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sweet Gum
What is the weather usually like in Sweet Gum?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 31°F average low
- 58.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,487 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sweet Gum: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LEXINGTON, AL US (USC00010260), adjusted for the elevation of Sweet Gum.
Sweet Gum weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sweet Gum through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:55 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| February | 6:33 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 6:58 AM | 6:58 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:15 AM | 7:23 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 5:44 AM | 7:47 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| June | 5:33 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| August | 6:08 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| September | 6:31 AM | 6:58 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 6:54 AM | 6:16 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:22 AM | 4:45 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| December | 6:48 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 52 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Sweet Gum?
Sweet Gum 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 58.5 inches (1,487 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Sweet Gum 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 Sweet Gum
The closest live webcam is Florence, 16.9 miles SW of Sweet Gum.
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Questions about Sweet Gum
Where is Sweet Gum, AL?
Sweet Gum is an unincorporated community in Lauderdale County, Alabama, 2.9 miles SE of Lexington.
What county is Sweet Gum in?
Sweet Gum is in Lauderdale County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Sweet Gum, AL?
The ZIP code for Sweet Gum is 35648.
What is the nearest town to Sweet Gum?
Lexington, 2.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sweet Gum?
Yes. The closest is Florence, 16.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sweet Gum?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Sweet Gum?
January, with an average low of 31°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Sweet Gum?
About 58.5 inches (1,487 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Sweet Gum?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Sweet Gum?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sweet Gum have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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