Madison, Alabama Weather
Madison, 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 Madison, Jefferson County.
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Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Madison.
About Madison, Alabama
Madison, a place where the rolling hills of North Alabama begin to unfurl, possesses a quiet dignity. It lies 3.1 miles north-north-east of Bessemer, AL (from Bessemer, AL: bearing 17°T), and is situated 9.5 miles south-west of Birmingham. The landscape here is a gentle mosaic of verdant fields, interspersed with stands of mature oak and hickory, their branches reaching towards a sky that often holds the soft, diffused light of the Southeast. Creeks, like veins of cool water, snake through the terrain, their banks lined with ferns and the occasional flash of a cardinal's wing. The air, especially after a summer rain, carries the earthy scent of damp soil and blooming honeysuckle, a fragrance that seems to linger, a subtle reminder of the fertile land. The rhythm of life in Madison unfolds with a deliberate, unhurried grace, a stark contrast to the clamor of larger urban centers. The history of Madison is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of this region, its early settlers drawn by the rich, dark soil, ideal for cotton cultivation. While the echoes of that past are still discernible in the preserved architecture and the enduring spirit of its people, Madison has gracefully evolved. Today, its economy is a dynamic blend, embracing technological innovation alongside its agricultural roots, attracting a diverse workforce that contributes to its steady growth. The town’s proximity to larger hubs has fostered a unique character, allowing it to maintain a close-knit feel while benefiting from broader opportunities. There is a palpable sense of community here, a shared understanding that binds the residents of Madison together, fostering a quiet pride in their enduring home.
Live animated radar for Madison 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.
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| Location | Madison, Jefferson County, Alabama |
| Coordinates | 33.444275°N, 86.939159°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 35020, 36117, 35756 |
| Area Code | 334, 251, 256 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Madison, Alabama Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Madison, 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 Madison includes coordinates 33.444275°N, 86.939159°W, situated in Jefferson County. ZIP code 35020, 36117, 35756. Telephone area code: 334, 251, 256. 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.
