The Drifttracks, AL

Unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama

The Drifttracks is a small unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama. It is 2.9 miles NW of Forestdale, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35254.

The Drifttracks at a glance

State
Alabama
County
Jefferson County
ZIP code
35254
Nearest town
Forestdale (2.9 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
33.5369, -86.8753

Weather in The Drifttracks now

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The Drifttracks weather by the hour

The Drifttracks weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of The Drifttracks.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in The Drifttracks

What is the weather usually like in The Drifttracks?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

30°47°63°80°96°55°35°Jan59°38°Feb67°45°Mar75°52°Apr82°61°May88°69°Jun91°72°Jul91°71°Aug86°65°Sep76°54°Oct65°43°Nov57°38°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.0"Jan4.9"Feb5.7"Mar5.1"Apr4.9"May4.8"Jun5.4"Jul4.4"Aug4.0"Sep3.3"Oct4.2"Nov4.9"Dec

Best time to visit The Drifttracks: 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 The Drifttracks.

The Drifttracks weather month by month

January
55° 35°F
5.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
February
59° 38°F
4.9 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
March
67° 45°F
5.7 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
April
75° 52°F
5.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
82° 61°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
88° 69°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
91° 72°F
5.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
91° 71°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
86° 65°F
4.0 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
76° 54°F
3.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
65° 43°F
4.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
57° 38°F
4.9 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in The Drifttracks through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:50 AM5:03 PM10 h 13 min
February6:29 AM5:33 PM11 h 3 min
March6:56 AM6:56 PM12 h 0 min
April6:15 AM7:19 PM13 h 4 min
May5:45 AM7:42 PM13 h 56 min
June5:35 AM8:00 PM14 h 24 min
July5:47 AM7:59 PM14 h 12 min
August6:08 AM7:35 PM13 h 26 min
September6:29 AM6:55 PM12 h 25 min
October6:51 AM6:15 PM11 h 24 min
November6:18 AM4:46 PM10 h 28 min
December6:43 AM4:42 PM9 h 59 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in The Drifttracks?

The Drifttracks 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 The Drifttracks 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 The Drifttracks

The closest live webcam is Calera, 25.2 miles S of The Drifttracks.

CaleraCalera · 25.2 mi SOn Windy
Calera › SouthCalera · 25.2 mi SOn Windy
Calera › South: Village TrailCalera · 27.5 mi SOn Windy
GadsdenGadsden · 60.0 mi NEOn Windy
Guntersville › South-east: Guntersville Lake & DamGuntersville · 66.2 mi NEOn Windy
Decatur: Decatur HarborDecatur · 74.7 mi NOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from The Drifttracks.

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Questions about The Drifttracks

Where is The Drifttracks, AL?

The Drifttracks is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama, 2.9 miles NW of Forestdale.

What county is The Drifttracks in?

The Drifttracks is in Jefferson County, Alabama.

What is the ZIP code of The Drifttracks, AL?

The ZIP code for The Drifttracks is 35254.

What is the nearest town to The Drifttracks?

Forestdale, 2.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near The Drifttracks?

Yes. The closest is Calera, 25.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in The Drifttracks?

July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in The Drifttracks?

January, with an average low of 35°F (2°C).

How much does it rain in The Drifttracks?

About 56.6 inches (1,438 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.

Does it snow in The Drifttracks?

Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit The Drifttracks?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does The Drifttracks have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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