Taft, AL
Unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Alabama
Taft is a small unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Alabama. It is 5.7 miles E of Broomtown, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35973.
Taft at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Cherokee County
- ZIP code
- 35973
- Nearest town
- Broomtown (5.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 34.3422, -85.6272
Weather in Taft now
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Taft weather by the hour
Taft weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Taft.
This week in Taft
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Taft
What is the weather usually like in Taft?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 31°F average low
- 58.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,474 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Taft: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FT PAYNE, AL US (USC00013043), adjusted for the elevation of Taft.
Taft weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Taft through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:46 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| February | 6:25 AM | 5:27 PM | 11 h 1 min |
| March | 6:51 AM | 6:51 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:09 AM | 7:15 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May | 5:38 AM | 7:39 PM | 14 h 0 min |
| June | 5:28 AM | 7:57 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| July | 5:40 AM | 7:56 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| August | 6:02 AM | 7:31 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| September | 6:24 AM | 6:50 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 6:46 AM | 6:09 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:14 AM | 4:39 PM | 10 h 25 min |
| December | 6:40 AM | 4:35 PM | 9 h 55 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Taft?
Taft 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 31°F (-0°C).
It gets about 58.0 inches (1,474 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Taft 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 Taft
The closest live webcam is Summerville, 18.4 miles NE of Taft.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Taft.
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Questions about Taft
Where is Taft, AL?
Taft is an unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Alabama, 5.7 miles E of Broomtown.
What county is Taft in?
Taft is in Cherokee County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Taft, AL?
The ZIP code for Taft is 35973.
What is the nearest town to Taft?
Broomtown, 5.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Taft?
Yes. The closest is Summerville, 18.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Taft?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Taft?
January, with an average low of 31°F (-0°C).
How much does it rain in Taft?
About 58.0 inches (1,474 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Taft?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Taft?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Taft have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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