Satsuma, Alabama Weather
Satsuma, 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 Satsuma, Mobile County.
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About Satsuma, Alabama
Satsuma rests on the western bank of the Mobile River, a place where the air carries the humid breath of the Gulf and the land is a low, yielding green. It lies 11.0 miles north of Mobile, AL (from Mobile, AL: bearing 356°T), and is situated 8.0 miles north of Prichard. The terrain here is flat, a subtle gradient that speaks of ancient alluvial deposits, now cloaked in a dense tapestry of pine, oak, and magnolia, their branches often draped with the ethereal Spanish moss. Creeks and bayous thread through the landscape like silver veins, their waters the colour of strong tea, reflecting the broad, often overcast sky. The roads, many of them unpaved or simply gravel, wind their way through this verdant expanse, offering glimpses of modest homes and the occasional weathered barn, their surfaces softened by the persistent dampness of the climate. Life here unfolds with a quiet deliberation, a rhythm dictated less by the clock and more by the slow turning of the seasons and the predictable ebb and flow of the waterways. The history of Satsuma is deeply entwined with the rich agricultural potential of its fertile soil, particularly the cultivation of pecans, a legacy that still echoes in the mature orchards that dot the landscape. For generations, the river served as the primary artery for commerce, carrying timber and other goods to the bustling port of Mobile, a connection that shaped the character and economy of this riverside settlement. While the grand plantations of the past are largely gone, replaced by smaller farms and residential developments, the spirit of self-sufficiency and connection to the land persists. The local economy now relies on a blend of these agricultural roots, small businesses catering to the immediate needs of its residents, and the steady employment opportunities found in the wider Mobile metropolitan area. Satsuma retains a distinct identity, a quiet corner of the county where the past is not so much forgotten as it is softly integrated into the present, a gentle persistence against the encroaching tide of modernity.
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| Location | Satsuma, Mobile County, Alabama |
| Coordinates | 30.853241°N, 88.056111°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 36572 |
| Area Code | 251 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Satsuma, Alabama Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Satsuma, 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 Satsuma includes coordinates 30.853241°N, 88.056111°W, situated in Mobile County. ZIP code 36572. 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.
