The Highlands, AL
Unincorporated community in Madison County, Alabama
The Highlands is a small unincorporated community in Madison County, Alabama. It is 5.2 miles SW of Huntsville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35896.
The Highlands at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Madison County
- ZIP code
- 35896
- Nearest town
- Huntsville (5.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 34.7567, -86.6339
Weather in The Highlands now
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The Highlands weather by the hour
The Highlands weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of The Highlands.
This week in The Highlands
Sunrise, sunset and moon in The Highlands
What is the weather usually like in The Highlands?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 33°F average low
- 54.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,379 mm
- 2.4 insnowfall per year · 6 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit The Highlands: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HUNTSVILLE INTL AP, AL US (USW00003856), adjusted for the elevation of The Highlands.
The Highlands weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in The Highlands through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:51 AM | 5:00 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| February | 6:30 AM | 5:30 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| March | 6:55 AM | 6:55 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:13 AM | 7:19 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May | 5:41 AM | 7:44 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| June | 5:31 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| July | 5:43 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| August | 6:05 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| September | 6:28 AM | 6:54 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 6:51 AM | 6:13 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:19 AM | 4:42 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| December | 6:45 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 53 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in The Highlands?
The Highlands has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 33°F (1°C).
It gets about 54.3 inches (1,379 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit The Highlands 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 Highlands
The closest live webcam is Huntsville › North, 3.1 miles SE of The Highlands.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from The Highlands.
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Map of The Highlands, AL
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Other communities near The Highlands
- Ardmore Estates subdivision0.5 mi SW
- Shady Lane0.8 mi E
- Gentily Forest subdivision0.8 mi NW
- Rolling Meadows subdivision0.8 mi N
- Rutledge Heights0.8 mi SW
- Scenic View subdivision0.8 mi NE
- Scenic View subdivision0.8 mi NE
- Union Park subdivision1.1 mi SE
- Summit Place subdivision1.2 mi SW
- University Park subdivision1.3 mi SE
- Davis Hills1.4 mi NE
- Endsley Acres subdivision1.5 mi N
- Cavalry Hill1.7 mi SE
- Russell Hill subdivision1.8 mi S
- Davis Hills Estates subdivision1.9 mi NE
Questions about The Highlands
Where is The Highlands, AL?
The Highlands is an unincorporated community in Madison County, Alabama, 5.2 miles SW of Huntsville.
What county is The Highlands in?
The Highlands is in Madison County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of The Highlands, AL?
The ZIP code for The Highlands is 35896.
What is the nearest town to The Highlands?
Huntsville, 5.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near The Highlands?
Yes. The closest is Huntsville › North, 3.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in The Highlands?
July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in The Highlands?
January, with an average low of 33°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in The Highlands?
About 54.3 inches (1,379 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in The Highlands?
Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit The Highlands?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does The Highlands have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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