Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon, Mobile County.
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Mount Vernon, Alabama, exhales a humid breath that clings to the broadleaf evergreens and carries the scent of damp earth. It lies 27.1 miles north of Mobile, AL (from Mobile, AL: bearing 4°T), and is situated 18.6 miles north of Saraland. The land here, a gentle swell and dip, is softened by a perpetual greenness, the dense canopy of pine and oak frequently broken by patches of sun-drenched pasture or the glint of slow-moving water. Shadows lengthen like spilled ink across the landscape as the afternoon wanes, and the air, thick with the hum of unseen insects, feels heavy with the promise of evening rain. The character of Mount Vernon is that of a place that doesn't rush, where the days unfold with a quiet deliberation, marked by the distant chime of church bells and the occasional rumble of a truck on the asphalt roads that ribbon through the countryside. This corner of Alabama carries the deep imprint of its past, a history woven with the threads of agriculture and the enduring presence of the Tombigbee River, a waterway that once pulsed with the lifeblood of commerce. For generations, the soil here has yielded its bounty, supporting families and fueling local economies through the cultivation of cotton and timber. Though the grand plantations of yesteryear have largely faded, the legacy of that era, both its triumphs and its sorrows, remains a palpable undercurrent. Today, the economy of Mount Vernon is a more modest affair, a blend of small businesses, agricultural endeavors, and the vital presence of institutions like the Searcy Hospital, a landmark that speaks to the region's commitment to care and its historical role in providing services. The pace of life, though perhaps quicker than in its most isolated days, still retains a grounded feel, a connection to the land and to a shared heritage that shapes the quiet dignity of Mount Vernon.
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| Location | Mount Vernon, Mobile County, Alabama |
| Coordinates | 31.085178°N, 88.013332°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 35967, 35961, 35555, 36560 |
| Area Code | 205, 251 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon includes coordinates 31.085178°N, 88.013332°W, situated in Mobile County. ZIP code 35967, 35961, 35555, 36560. Telephone area code: 205, 251. 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.