Zip 35118 (Sylvan Springs, AL) Climate

The climate in 35118 Sylvan Springs, AL is typically hot and humid in the summer, with temperatures reaching into the high 80s and low 90s on many days. In the winter, temperatures can drop as low as the low 30s at night, but generally remain moderate during the day. The area receives an average of nearly five inches of rain per month, ensuring that it remains lush and green throughout the year. There is also a pleasant mix of sun and clouds throughout most days, with occasional severe weather events such as thunderstorms during certain months. Overall, 35118 Sylvan Springs enjoys a warm, mild climate that is suitable for outdoor activities all year round.

Sylvan Springs (zip 35118), Alabama gets 56 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Sylvan Springs (zip 35118) averages 1 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 Sylvan Springs (zip 35118). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Sylvan Springs (zip 35118) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 115 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 91 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 33
Rain: averages 56 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 1 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 35118 zip code is 7.3 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Alabama.

5.6 Summer - 6.9 Winter

May, October and April are the most pleasant months in the 35118 zip code, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Sylvan Springs, Alabama	United States
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Climate

YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for the 35118 zip code with an average high temperature of 90.6°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Alabama. In the 35118 zip code, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 35118 zip code are May, October and April.

In the 35118 zip code, there are 52.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Alabama.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 35118 zip code with an average of 33.0°. This is about average compared to other places in Alabama.

In the 35118 zip code, there are 48.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Alabama.

In the 35118 zip code, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Alabama.

Humidity in the 35118 zip code can be uncomfortable during the summer, but comfortable for most of the year. The most uncomfortably humid months are July, August and June. The humid season runs from June-September and the most comfortable months are October-May.

March is the wettest month in the 35118 zip code with 5.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is October with 3.6 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 27% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Winter, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 55.6 inches in the 35118 zip code means that it is about average compared to other places in Alabama.

July is the rainiest month in the 35118 zip code with 11.2 days of rain, and September is the driest month with only 7.4 rainy days. There are 115.4 rainy days annually in the 35118 zip code, which is rainier than most places in Alabama. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 27% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 1.3 inches in the 35118 zip code means that it is snowier than most places in Alabama. March is the snowiest month in the 35118 zip code with 0.6 inches of snow, and 2 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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Elizabeth · Mulga, AL

peaceful living

Over 13 years ago

with tree covered streets and cleanly paved roads, this neighborhood is very inviting. there are very seldom any ssles in this area so your neighbors remain your More