Whitson, AL
Unincorporated community in Walker County, Alabama
Whitson is a small unincorporated community in Walker County, Alabama. It is 10.1 miles N of Oakman, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35579.
Whitson at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Walker County
- ZIP code
- 35579
- Nearest town
- Oakman (10.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 33.5686, -87.4078
Weather in Whitson now
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Whitson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Whitson.
This week in Whitson
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Whitson
What is the weather usually like in Whitson?
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 Whitson: 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 Whitson.
Whitson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Whitson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:52 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| February | 6:32 AM | 5:35 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 6:58 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 25 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 | 6:20 AM | 4:48 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| December | 6:45 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 Whitson?
Whitson 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 Whitson 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 Whitson
The closest live webcam is Calera, 44.9 miles SE of Whitson.
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Questions about Whitson
Where is Whitson, AL?
Whitson is an unincorporated community in Walker County, Alabama, 10.1 miles N of Oakman.
What county is Whitson in?
Whitson is in Walker County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Whitson, AL?
The ZIP code for Whitson is 35579.
What is the nearest town to Whitson?
Oakman, 10.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Whitson?
Yes. The closest is Calera, 44.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Whitson?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Whitson?
January, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Whitson?
About 60.2 inches (1,529 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Whitson?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Whitson?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Whitson have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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