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 Selma, ALAthens, ALUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock54.738.1
 Snowfall0.1  Unlock27.8
 Precipitation Days96.5121.5106.2
 Sunny215  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock90.185.8
 Avg. Jan. Low34  Unlock21.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.27
 UV Index5.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation ft.1357222443
Reviews for Selma    3 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Really a pit of horrid. This place is so racist. I would not recommend for anyone. White folks should stay away it’s not  More

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Over 8 years ago

Awful place to live it’s boring, nothing going on here at  More

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Over 18 years ago

Selma isn't the place for me, but it does have a lot to offer. There is enormous amounts of history in Selma. Being the mother of three, I don't think it such a great  More

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Reviews for Athens    3 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Nice place to  More

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Over 20 years ago

Can anyone comment on the humidity in or around Athens? Is the humidity only high in the summer? What about tornadoes in the  More

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Athens, Alabama is a good place to live. Although, there are few technical jobs there Huntsville is only a 30 minute drive away. Athens is a quiet town and an excellent  More

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