Vulcan City, AL
Unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama
Vulcan City is a small unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama. It is 2.1 miles S of Birmingham, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35234.
Vulcan City at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Jefferson County
- ZIP code
- 35234
- Nearest town
- Birmingham (2.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 33.5583, -86.7967
Weather in Vulcan City now
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Vulcan City weather by the hour
Vulcan City weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Vulcan City.
This week in Vulcan City
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Vulcan City
What is the weather usually like in Vulcan City?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 35°F average low
- 56.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,438 mm
- 1.4 insnowfall per year · 4 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Vulcan City: 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 Vulcan City.
Vulcan City weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Vulcan City through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:49 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| February | 6:29 AM | 5:32 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 6:55 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:15 AM | 7:19 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| June | 5:35 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| July | 5:46 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| August | 6:08 AM | 7:34 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| September | 6:29 AM | 6:55 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:50 AM | 6:14 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:17 AM | 4:45 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| December | 6:42 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 59 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Vulcan City?
Vulcan City 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 Vulcan City 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 Vulcan City
The closest live webcam is Calera, 26.1 miles S of Vulcan City.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Vulcan City.
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Map of Vulcan City, AL
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Other communities near Vulcan City
- Vulcan City0.0 mi N
- Douglasville0.3 mi S
- Village Creek0.7 mi SW
- Vanderbilt0.8 mi SE
- Inglenook1.2 mi NE
- Ingle Terrace1.3 mi E
- Boyles Highlands1.4 mi NE
- Jefferson Hills1.7 mi NE
- Avon Park1.7 mi SE
- Lewisburg1.7 mi N
- Washington Heights1.8 mi W
- Sayreton1.9 mi W
- Sayreton1.9 mi W
- Zion Heights2.2 mi W
- Zion Heights2.2 mi W
Questions about Vulcan City
Where is Vulcan City, AL?
Vulcan City is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama, 2.1 miles S of Birmingham.
What county is Vulcan City in?
Vulcan City is in Jefferson County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Vulcan City, AL?
The ZIP code for Vulcan City is 35234.
What is the nearest town to Vulcan City?
Birmingham, 2.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Vulcan City?
Yes. The closest is Calera, 26.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Vulcan City?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Vulcan City?
January, with an average low of 35°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Vulcan City?
About 56.6 inches (1,438 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Vulcan City?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Vulcan City?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Vulcan City have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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