Saraland, Alabama Weather
Saraland, 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 Saraland, Mobile County.
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About Saraland, Alabama
Saraland rests on the western edge of Mobile Bay, its terrain a gentle swell of pine forests and coastal scrub that slopes towards the water's embrace. It lies 8.9 miles north of Mobile, AL (from Mobile, AL: bearing 349°T), and is situated 5.7 miles north of Prichard. The air here carries a humid sweetness, a blend of pine resin and the distant tang of salt, especially potent in the late afternoon when the sun begins its slow descent. Live oaks, draped in Spanish moss like aged patriarchs, stand sentinel along the roads, their gnarled branches casting dappled shadows that shift with the breeze. The land itself feels yielding, a soft loam that has long supported growth, from the towering pines to the small, vibrant wildflowers that push through the undergrowth after a summer rain. This is a place where the echoes of its past are carried on the wind, a history shaped by the fertile soil and the proximity to the water. Originally settled by those drawn to the rich farmland, Saraland’s economy has evolved, now benefiting from its strategic position within the larger Mobile metropolitan area. While agriculture, particularly citrus and timber, once dominated, today the pulse of Saraland beats with a blend of commerce and industry, its residents commuting to jobs across the bay or working in the local businesses that serve its growing population. The bay itself remains a silent, powerful presence, a constant reminder of the region's deep connection to the Gulf Coast, influencing the rhythm of life and the character of this Alabama locality.
Live animated radar for Saraland and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Saraland, Mobile County, Alabama |
| Coordinates | 30.820742°N, 88.070556°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 36571 |
| Area Code | 251 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Saraland, Alabama Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Saraland, 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 Saraland includes coordinates 30.820742°N, 88.070556°W, situated in Mobile County. ZIP code 36571. Telephone area code: 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.
