Zion City, AL
Unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama
Zion City is a small unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama. It is 2.2 miles W of Tarrant, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35206.
Zion City at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Jefferson County
- ZIP code
- 35206
- Nearest town
- Tarrant (2.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 33.5819, -86.7300
Weather in Zion City now
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Zion City weather by the hour
Zion City weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Zion City.
This week in Zion City
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Zion City
What is the weather usually like in Zion 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 Zion 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 Zion City.
Zion City weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Zion 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 | 6:55 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:14 AM | 7:19 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 5:44 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| June | 5:34 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 25 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 | 6:54 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 | 4:41 PM | 9 h 59 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Zion City?
Zion 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 Zion 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 Zion City
The closest live webcam is Calera, 27.9 miles S of Zion City.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Zion City.
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Map of Zion City, AL
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Other communities near Zion City
- Zion City0.0 mi N
- Roebuck Terrace0.5 mi E
- Airport Highlands0.7 mi W
- Trotwood Park1.2 mi S
- Woodcrest1.3 mi NE
- South Highlands1.3 mi SE
- Tarrant Garden Estates subdivision1.4 mi W
- Roebuck1.6 mi E
- Roebuck Springs1.6 mi E
- Nelson Heights1.8 mi NE
- Tarrant Heights1.8 mi NW
- Roebuck Crest Estates1.9 mi NE
- Wahouma2.0 mi S
- Sunrise East subdivision2.1 mi N
- Biscayne Highlands2.1 mi E
Questions about Zion City
Where is Zion City, AL?
Zion City is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama, 2.2 miles W of Tarrant.
What county is Zion City in?
Zion City is in Jefferson County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Zion City, AL?
The ZIP code for Zion City is 35206.
What is the nearest town to Zion City?
Tarrant, 2.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Zion City?
Yes. The closest is Calera, 27.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Zion City?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Zion City?
January, with an average low of 35°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Zion City?
About 56.6 inches (1,438 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Zion City?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Zion City?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Zion City have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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