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Fort Payne, United States Snapshot 2026
Where is Fort Payne?
Fort Payne, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Fort Payne
- Population
- 14.2K
- Elevation
- 275 m
- Coordinates
- 34.44°, -85.72°
Fort Payne is a city in United States with a population of approximately 14.2K. Average temperatures range from 2°C (36°F) in January to 31°C (88°F) in July. The best time to visit is April, May, September, October. The city sits at an elevation of 275 m above sea level.
Time in Fort Payne right now
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Wednesday, June 17, 2026
IANA time zone
America/Chicago
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DST in effect
CST / CDT
Next DST change
November 1
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Live weather in Fort Payne
Daylight in Fort Payne today
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Day length
14h 27m
Climate normals for Fort Payne
Long-term monthly averages based on historical data.
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Good April best
Excellent May best
Excellent June
Good July
Fair August
Fair September best
Excellent October best
Excellent November
Good December
Fair | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°C / 2°C | 8°C / -1°C | 11days (137 mm) Wet | 6.2h Fair | 72% Muggy | 3.1 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 15°C / 6°C | 13°C / 3°C | 13days (178 mm) Wet | 6.2h Fair | 74% Muggy | 4.1 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 18°C / 8°C | 17°C / 6°C | 12days (177 mm) Wet | 7.9h Good | 68% Muggy | 5.7 High | Good | View Details |
| April best | 22°C / 12°C | 22°C / 10°C | 10days (132 mm) Wet | 9.7h Good | 68% Muggy | 7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| May best | 26°C / 17°C | 28°C / 17°C | 13days (123 mm) Wet | 10.4h Excellent | 72% Muggy | 7.3 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| June | 30°C / 20°C | 33°C / 23°C | 14days (125 mm) Wet | 11.3h Excellent | 73% Muggy | 8 Very High | Good | View Details |
| July | 31°C / 23°C | 36°C / 26°C | 16days (101 mm) Wet | 11.6h Excellent | 76% Humid | 8 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| August | 31°C / 22°C | 35°C / 25°C | 14days (120 mm) Wet | 10.7h Excellent | 75% Muggy | 7.6 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| September best | 29°C / 20°C | 31°C / 21°C | 8days (89 mm) Wet | 9.8h Good | 70% Muggy | 6.4 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 24°C / 14°C | 23°C / 13°C | 6days (86 mm) Good | 8.7h Good | 68% Muggy | 5.2 High | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 17°C / 8°C | 15°C / 6°C | 8days (84 mm) Wet | 7.2h Good | 70% Muggy | 3.7 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| December | 13°C / 5°C | 10°C / 2°C | 11days (135 mm) Wet | 5.6h Fair | 76% Humid | 2.9 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
Monthly Temperatures
HighLow
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 11°C / 2°C . Feb: 15°C / 6°C . Mar: 18°C / 8°C . Apr: 22°C / 12°C . May: 26°C / 17°C . Jun: 30°C / 20°C . Jul: 31°C / 23°C . Aug: 31°C / 22°C . Sep: 29°C / 20°C . Oct: 24°C / 14°C . Nov: 17°C / 8°C . Dec: 13°C / 5°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 137 mm. Feb: 178 mm. Mar: 177 mm. Apr: 132 mm. May: 123 mm. Jun: 125 mm. Jul: 101 mm. Aug: 120 mm. Sep: 89 mm. Oct: 86 mm. Nov: 84 mm. Dec: 135 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 72%. Feb: 74%. Mar: 68%. Apr: 68%. May: 72%. Jun: 73%. Jul: 76%. Aug: 75%. Sep: 70%. Oct: 68%. Nov: 70%. Dec: 76%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 16 km/h . Feb: 16 km/h . Mar: 17 km/h . Apr: 16 km/h . May: 14 km/h . Jun: 12 km/h . Jul: 10 km/h . Aug: 11 km/h . Sep: 12 km/h . Oct: 13 km/h . Nov: 14 km/h . Dec: 15 km/h .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 3. Feb: UV 4. Mar: UV 6. Apr: UV 7. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 6. Oct: UV 5. Nov: UV 4. Dec: UV 3.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fort Payne has a population of approximately 14.2K.
The best months to visit Fort Payne are April, May, September, October, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
Fort Payne receives approximately 1487mm of rainfall annually across 136 rainy days.
Fort Payne is located in United States, in the Americas region.
Fort Payne sits at an elevation of 275 m (902 ft) above sea level.