Yerkwood, AL
Unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama
Yerkwood is a small unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama. It is 2.5 miles SE of West Jefferson, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35062.
Yerkwood at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Jefferson County
- ZIP code
- 35062
- Nearest town
- West Jefferson (2.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 33.6878, -87.0800
Weather in Yerkwood now
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Yerkwood weather by the hour
Yerkwood weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Yerkwood.
This week in Yerkwood
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Yerkwood
What is the weather usually like in Yerkwood?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 31°F average low
- 61.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,569 mm
- 0.6 insnowfall per year · 2 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Yerkwood: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JASPER, AL US (USC00014226), adjusted for the elevation of Yerkwood.
Yerkwood weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Yerkwood through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:51 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| February | 6:30 AM | 5:33 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 6:56 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:15 AM | 7:20 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| June | 5:36 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| August | 6:09 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| September | 6:30 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:52 AM | 6:15 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:19 AM | 4:46 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| December | 6:44 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 58 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Yerkwood?
Yerkwood has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 31°F (-1°C).
It gets about 61.8 inches (1,569 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Yerkwood 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 Yerkwood
The closest live webcam is Calera, 39.0 miles SE of Yerkwood.
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Questions about Yerkwood
Where is Yerkwood, AL?
Yerkwood is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama, 2.5 miles SE of West Jefferson.
What county is Yerkwood in?
Yerkwood is in Jefferson County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Yerkwood, AL?
The ZIP code for Yerkwood is 35062.
What is the nearest town to Yerkwood?
West Jefferson, 2.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Yerkwood?
Yes. The closest is Calera, 39.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Yerkwood?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Yerkwood?
January, with an average low of 31°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Yerkwood?
About 61.8 inches (1,569 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Yerkwood?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Yerkwood?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Yerkwood have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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