Three Forks, AL
Unincorporated community in Walker County, Alabama
Three Forks is a small unincorporated community in Walker County, Alabama. It is 11.6 miles N of Oakman, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35579.
Three Forks at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Walker County
- ZIP code
- 35579
- Nearest town
- Oakman (11.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 33.5533, -87.3331
Weather in Three Forks now
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Three Forks weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Three Forks.
This week in Three Forks
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Three Forks
What is the weather usually like in Three Forks?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 34°F average low
- 60.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,529 mm
- 0.4 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Three Forks: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BANKHEAD L&D, AL US (USC00010505), adjusted for the elevation of Three Forks.
Three Forks weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Three Forks through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:52 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| February | 6:31 AM | 5:35 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 6:57 AM | 6:58 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:17 AM | 7:21 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 5:47 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| June | 5:37 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| July | 5:49 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| August | 6:10 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| September | 6:31 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:53 AM | 6:17 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:19 AM | 4:48 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| December | 6:44 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 59 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Three Forks?
Three Forks 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 34°F (1°C).
It gets about 60.2 inches (1,529 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Three Forks 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 Three Forks
The closest live webcam is Calera, 40.8 miles SE of Three Forks.
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Questions about Three Forks
Where is Three Forks, AL?
Three Forks is an unincorporated community in Walker County, Alabama, 11.6 miles N of Oakman.
What county is Three Forks in?
Three Forks is in Walker County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Three Forks, AL?
The ZIP code for Three Forks is 35579.
What is the nearest town to Three Forks?
Oakman, 11.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Three Forks?
Yes. The closest is Calera, 40.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Three Forks?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Three Forks?
January, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Three Forks?
About 60.2 inches (1,529 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Three Forks?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Three Forks?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Three Forks have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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