Homewood, Alabama Weather
Homewood, Alabama — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Homewood, Jefferson County.
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About Homewood, Alabama
Homewood unfolds across rolling hills, a landscape sculpted by the persistent hand of red clay and the dappled sunlight that filters through a canopy of mature oaks and pines. It lies 1.8 miles north-north-west of Vestavia Hills, AL (from Vestavia Hills, AL: bearing 335°T), and is situated 3.4 miles south of Birmingham. The air here often carries the faint, earthy scent of damp soil after a summer rain, a smell that clings to the very skin of the place. Streets wind through established neighborhoods, lined with homes that possess a quiet dignity, their porches inviting glimpses of a life lived at a measured pace. Even in the busiest commercial districts, a sense of rootedness prevails, as if the buildings themselves have grown organically from the generous, fertile earth. This verdant corner of Jefferson County carries a history tied to the burgeoning industrial might of Birmingham, its growth spurred by the iron and steel that once defined the region’s economy. Homewood itself emerged as a residential haven, a place where families could escape the soot and clang of the city while remaining close to its opportunities. Today, that legacy is softened, its edges smoothed by time and a thriving local spirit. The distinctive character of Homewood is evident in its vibrant downtown area, a hub of independent boutiques, cozy cafes, and family-owned restaurants that foster a strong sense of community. The city’s commitment to green spaces, with parks like Homewood Central Park offering respite and recreation, underscores a deep appreciation for the natural beauty that cradles this enduring locality.
Live animated radar for Homewood and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Homewood, Jefferson County, Alabama |
| Coordinates | 33.471773°N, 86.800823°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 35209, 36480, 35229 |
| Area Code | 251, 205 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Homewood, Alabama Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Homewood, Alabama, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. 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 Homewood includes coordinates 33.471773°N, 86.800823°W, situated in Jefferson County. ZIP code 35209, 36480, 35229. Telephone area code: 251, 205. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. 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.
