Leesburg, Alabama Weather
Leesburg, 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, soil and crop conditions for Leesburg, Cherokee County.
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About Leesburg, Alabama
Leesburg rests on the undulating terrain of Cherokee County, Alabama, where the rolling hills begin their gentle ascent towards the Appalachian foothills. It lies 18.1 miles north-east of Gadsden, AL (from Gadsden, AL: bearing 51°T), and is situated 5.1 miles west-north-west of Centre. The landscape here is a mosaic of dense pine forests, interspersed with patches of hardwood that blaze with color in the autumn, and open fields where the sun-baked earth yields to cultivation. Streams, often swollen and murmuring after a spring rain, carve their way through the land, feeding into larger waterways that reflect the vast, often cloud-streaked sky. The air, especially in the early morning, carries the damp, earthy scent of the woods mingled with the faint sweetness of honeysuckle, a palpable humidity that clings to the skin. The character of Leesburg is that of a place deeply rooted in its natural surroundings, where the changing seasons dictate the rhythm of life. The history of Leesburg is intertwined with the fertile lands and the waterways that have sustained its people for generations. Originally settled by families drawn to the rich soil for agriculture, the area's economy has historically been tied to farming, with cotton once being a dominant crop. Later, timber became a significant resource, and the echoes of sawmills can still be felt in the very structure of the older buildings. While the agricultural roots remain, the economic landscape has diversified, with small businesses and local trades forming the backbone of daily commerce. A distinctive feature of Leesburg is its proximity to the Coosa River, a vital artery that has shaped transportation and recreation for the region, offering opportunities for fishing and boating. The quiet hum of everyday life in Leesburg is punctuated by the occasional train whistle and the friendly greetings exchanged between neighbors, a testament to a community that values connection and tradition.
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| Location | Leesburg, Cherokee County, Alabama |
| Coordinates | 34.179818°N, 85.761356°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 35983 |
| Area Code | 334, 205 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Leesburg, Alabama Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Leesburg, 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 Leesburg includes coordinates 34.179818°N, 85.761356°W, situated in Cherokee County. ZIP code 35983. Telephone area code: 334, 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.
