Local weather forecast

Weather in Cottonwood, AL

Updated 2026-09-26 09:00 local time · ZIP codes 36320

Sunny
Now72°F

Sunny

High / Low86° / 61°
Rain chance4%
Wind4 mph
No active weather alerts

No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny72°3% rain
10 AMSunny76°2% rain
11 AMSunny81°2% rain
12 PMSunny84°1% rain
1 PMSunny85°1% rain
2 PMSunny85°1% rain
3 PMSunny86°1% rain
4 PMSunny86°1% rain
5 PMSunny85°1% rain
6 PMSunny81°2% rain
7 PMPartly Cloudy77°5% rain
8 PMOvercast74°13% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Sunny
86° 61°Sunny
Rain 4%Gust 6 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
89° 67°Overcast
Rain 6%Gust 10 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Sunny
89° 63°Sunny
Rain 2%Gust 7 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like71°F
Humidity59%
Pressure30.04 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind4 mph NE
Wind gusts5 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index2
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:31 AM
Sunset06:33 PM
Moonrise06:27 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour3 PM · 86°F
Coolest hour6 AM · 67°F
Highest rain chance7 AM · 16%
Strongest gusts4 PM · 8 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 13%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 71°F with winds near 4 mph.

Best window: 9 AM

72°F, 3% rain chance and 4 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 8 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 72°F, wind 4 mph, rain chance up to 13%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 2.

Local weather characteristics in Cottonwood

Alabama has a humid subtropical climate, with long hot summers, mild winters, frequent thunderstorms and a spring severe-weather season.

Cottonwood is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 31.05°N latitude and 85.31°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Cottonwood weather today

Sunny and 72°F in Cottonwood, AL. Today's high is 86°F with a 4% rain chance. Winds are around 4 mph with gusts near 5 mph. Relative humidity is 59%, pressure is 30.04 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Cottonwood

Sunrise is at 06:31 AM and sunset is at 06:33 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 89°F and a low near 67°F. The maximum rain chance is 6%.

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