Edgewater, Alabama Weather
Edgewater, Alabama — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Edgewater, Jefferson County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Edgewater. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Edgewater is published on the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (KBHM) page, 20 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 3 airfields within reach of Edgewater have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Edgewater: Bessemer Airport (KEKY) 24 km · Shelby County Airport (KEET) 42 km
Conditions reported at KBHM describe the airfield itself. Weather 20 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Edgewater specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Edgewater.
About Edgewater, Alabama
Edgewater lies in a landscape shaped by the subtle, persistent forces of the Appalachian foothills, a place where the earth breathes with a quiet resilience. It lies 8.6 miles north of Bessemer, AL (from Bessemer, AL: bearing 359°T), and is situated 9.0 miles west of Birmingham. Broadleaf trees, their canopies a riot of emerald and jade in the summer sun, climb the gentle slopes that cradle the community, their roots gripping the ruddy soil. Creeks, their waters clear and cool, thread their way through the terrain, whispering secrets over smooth stones and moss-covered logs, their paths reflecting the dappled, golden light that filters through the dense foliage. The air here carries a faint, earthy perfume, a blend of damp soil, decaying leaves, and the sweet, ephemeral scent of unseen wildflowers, a constant reminder of the natural world that presses in on all sides. This ground beneath Edgewater has witnessed a different kind of shaping, one etched by the persistent labor of generations drawn to its mineral wealth. Once, the deep hum of industry resonated through these valleys, a testament to the coal seams that fueled progress and built fortunes, leaving behind a legacy of sturdy, practical architecture and a populace grounded in hard work. While the mines may have quieted, a spirit of resourceful enterprise endures, finding new expressions in the small businesses that dot the landscape and the close-knit bonds that define Edgewater's character. The nearby waterways, once avenues for commerce, now offer serene escapes, their banks inviting quiet contemplation and the gentle unfolding of everyday life, a peaceful counterpoint to the echoes of a bustling past.
Live animated radar for Edgewater and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Edgewater, Jefferson County, Alabama |
| Coordinates | 33.526773°N, 86.957772°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 35224 |
| Area Code | 205 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Edgewater, Alabama Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Edgewater, Alabama, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Edgewater includes coordinates 33.526773°N, 86.957772°W, situated in Jefferson County. ZIP code 35224. Telephone area code: 205. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
