Zion, AL
Unincorporated community in Lowndes County, Alabama
Zion is a small unincorporated community in Lowndes County, Alabama. It is 11.4 miles NW of Hayneville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 36043.
Zion at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Lowndes County
- ZIP code
- 36043
- Nearest town
- Hayneville (11.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 32.1125, -86.4028
Weather in Zion now
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Zion weather by the hour
Zion weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Zion.
This week in Zion
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Zion
What is the weather usually like in Zion?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 37°F average low
- 56.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,427 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Zion: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HIGHLAND HOME #2, AL US (USC00013818), adjusted for the elevation of Zion.
Zion weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Zion through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:45 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| February | 6:26 AM | 5:33 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| March | 6:54 AM | 6:54 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:14 AM | 7:16 PM | 13 h 1 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| June | 5:37 AM | 7:54 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 7:54 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| August | 6:08 AM | 7:31 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| September | 6:28 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 6:48 AM | 6:14 PM | 11 h 26 min |
| November | 6:13 AM | 4:47 PM | 10 h 33 min |
| December | 6:37 AM | 4:44 PM | 10 h 6 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Zion?
Zion 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 37°F (3°C).
It gets about 56.2 inches (1,427 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Zion is March to May and 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
The closest live webcam is Montgomery › West: Gun Island Chute, 19.3 miles N of Zion.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Zion.
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Questions about Zion
Where is Zion, AL?
Zion is an unincorporated community in Lowndes County, Alabama, 11.4 miles NW of Hayneville.
What county is Zion in?
Zion is in Lowndes County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Zion, AL?
The ZIP code for Zion is 36043.
What is the nearest town to Zion?
Hayneville, 11.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Zion?
Yes. The closest is Montgomery › West: Gun Island Chute, 19.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Zion?
July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Zion?
January, with an average low of 37°F (3°C).
How much does it rain in Zion?
About 56.2 inches (1,427 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Zion?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Zion?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Zion have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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