Alum, TX
Unincorporated community in Wilson County, Texas
Alum is a small unincorporated community in Wilson County, Texas. It is 4.1 miles S of Stockdale, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 78160.
Alum at a glance
- State
- Texas
- County
- Wilson County
- ZIP code
- 78160
- Nearest town
- Stockdale (4.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 29.2950, -97.9644
Weather in Alum now
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Alum weather by the hour
Alum weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Alum.
This week in Alum
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Alum
What is the weather usually like in Alum?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 97°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 38°F average low
- 34.4 inprecipitation per year · 873 mm
- 0.1 insnowfall per year · 0 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Alum: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NIXON, TX US (USC00416368), adjusted for the elevation of Alum.
Alum weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Alum through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 AM | 5:57 PM | 10 h 31 min |
| February | 7:09 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| March | 7:39 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 7:04 AM | 7:59 PM | 12 h 55 min |
| May | 6:38 AM | 8:18 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| June | 6:30 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| July | 6:41 AM | 8:34 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| August | 6:59 AM | 8:13 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| September | 7:15 AM | 7:38 PM | 12 h 22 min |
| October | 7:32 AM | 7:02 PM | 11 h 30 min |
| November | 6:54 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 43 min |
| December | 7:17 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 19 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Alum?
Alum has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 97°F (36°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 38°F (4°C).
It gets about 34.4 inches (873 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January.
The best time to visit Alum is March–April and October–November. 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 Alum
The closest live webcam is Kingsbury › East: IH 10 at SH 130 (MM 615), 22.3 miles N of Alum.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Alum.
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Questions about Alum
Where is Alum, TX?
Alum is an unincorporated community in Wilson County, Texas, 4.1 miles S of Stockdale.
What county is Alum in?
Alum is in Wilson County, Texas.
What is the ZIP code of Alum, TX?
The ZIP code for Alum is 78160.
What is the nearest town to Alum?
Stockdale, 4.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Alum?
Yes. The closest is Kingsbury › East: IH 10 at SH 130 (MM 615), 22.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Alum?
August, with an average high of 97°F (36°C).
What is the coldest month in Alum?
January, with an average low of 38°F (4°C).
How much does it rain in Alum?
About 34.4 inches (873 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Alum?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Alum?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Alum have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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