Tensaw, AL
Unincorporated community in Baldwin County, Alabama
Tensaw is a small unincorporated community in Baldwin County, Alabama. It is 11.6 miles S of Stockton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 36579.
Tensaw at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Baldwin County
- ZIP code
- 36579
- Nearest town
- Stockton (11.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 31.1567, -87.7992
Weather in Tensaw now
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Tensaw weather by the hour
Tensaw weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Tensaw.
This week in Tensaw
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Tensaw
What is the weather usually like in Tensaw?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 41°F average low
- 71.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,825 mm
- 0.2 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Tensaw: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BAY MINETTE, AL US (USC00010583), adjusted for the elevation of Tensaw.
Tensaw weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Tensaw through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:48 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| February | 6:30 AM | 5:39 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| March | 6:59 AM | 7:00 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 59 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| June | 5:45 AM | 7:58 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| July | 5:56 AM | 7:57 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| August | 6:15 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| September | 6:34 AM | 6:58 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 6:52 AM | 6:20 PM | 11 h 27 min |
| November | 6:17 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 37 min |
| December | 6:40 AM | 4:51 PM | 10 h 10 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Tensaw?
Tensaw 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 41°F (5°C).
It gets about 71.8 inches (1,825 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Tensaw is March–April and October–November. 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 Tensaw
The closest live webcam is Atmore, 19.1 miles E of Tensaw.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Tensaw.
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Questions about Tensaw
Where is Tensaw, AL?
Tensaw is an unincorporated community in Baldwin County, Alabama, 11.6 miles S of Stockton.
What county is Tensaw in?
Tensaw is in Baldwin County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Tensaw, AL?
The ZIP code for Tensaw is 36579.
What is the nearest town to Tensaw?
Stockton, 11.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Tensaw?
Yes. The closest is Atmore, 19.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Tensaw?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Tensaw?
January, with an average low of 41°F (5°C).
How much does it rain in Tensaw?
About 71.8 inches (1,825 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Tensaw?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Tensaw?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Tensaw have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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