Watkins, AL
Unincorporated community in Shelby County, Alabama
Watkins is a small unincorporated community in Shelby County, Alabama. It is 2.1 miles W of Pelham, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35124.
Watkins at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Shelby County
- ZIP code
- 35124
- Nearest town
- Pelham (2.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 33.3364, -86.6942
Weather in Watkins now
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Watkins weather by the hour
Watkins weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Watkins.
This week in Watkins
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Watkins
What is the weather usually like in Watkins?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 35°F average low
- 55.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,413 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Watkins: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HELENA, AL US (USC00013781), adjusted for the elevation of Watkins.
Watkins weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Watkins through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:48 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| February | 6:28 AM | 5:32 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 6:55 AM | 6:55 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:14 AM | 7:18 PM | 13 h 3 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| June | 5:35 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 7:58 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| August | 6:08 AM | 7:34 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| September | 6:29 AM | 6:54 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:50 AM | 6:14 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:16 AM | 4:45 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| December | 6:41 AM | 4:42 PM | 10 h 0 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Watkins?
Watkins 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 35°F (1°C).
It gets about 55.6 inches (1,413 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Watkins 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 Watkins
The closest live webcam is Calera, 11.9 miles SW of Watkins.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Watkins.
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Other communities near Watkins
- Simmsville1.2 mi SW
- Simmsville1.2 mi SW
- Sunnymeadows3.5 mi N
- Homestead subdivision4.3 mi NW
- Valdawood subdivision4.6 mi NW
- Valley Station subdivision4.7 mi W
- Inverness Cliffs4.9 mi N
- Southlake4.9 mi W
- Inverness subdivision5.0 mi N
- Woodford5.0 mi N
- Heatherwood subdivision5.2 mi NW
- Windover subdivision5.4 mi NW
- Shoal Run5.5 mi N
- Wine Ridge subdivision5.5 mi NW
- Fungo Hollow subdivision5.6 mi W
Questions about Watkins
Where is Watkins, AL?
Watkins is an unincorporated community in Shelby County, Alabama, 2.1 miles W of Pelham.
What county is Watkins in?
Watkins is in Shelby County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Watkins, AL?
The ZIP code for Watkins is 35124.
What is the nearest town to Watkins?
Pelham, 2.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Watkins?
Yes. The closest is Calera, 11.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Watkins?
July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Watkins?
January, with an average low of 35°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Watkins?
About 55.6 inches (1,413 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Watkins?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Watkins?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Watkins have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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