Cottondale, AL is located in the humid subtropical climate zone, which means that it experiences hot and humid summers and mild winters. In the summertime, temperatures can reach as high as 95°F with average humidity levels of around 75%. The winter months are usually mild with temperatures generally staying between 40-60°F. Rainfall throughout the year is consistent, averaging around 4.5 inches per month. The area also sees quite a bit of snowfall during the colder months but not enough to cause any major disruptions in daily life.
Cottondale, Alabama gets 52 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Cottondale averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 210 sunny days per year in Cottondale. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Cottondale gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 107 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 92 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 34
Rain: averages 52 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year