Leighton, AL Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Leighton, a town in Colbert County, Alabama.
This Afternoon
98°F
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 102. North wind around 5 mph.
7-day forecast for Leighton
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 98°F | Sunny | 5 mph N | 10% |
| Tonight | 72°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 10% |
| Saturday | 98°F | Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 0 to 5 mph NNW | 18% |
| Saturday Night | 72°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph ESE | 9% |
| Sunday | 97°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph SW | 7% |
| Sunday Night | 70°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 7% |
| Monday | 96°F | Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 0 to 5 mph SW | 34% |
| Monday Night | 69°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 0 to 5 mph ENE | 34% |
| Tuesday | 93°F | Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 0 to 5 mph N | 39% |
| Tuesday Night | 66°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 mph NNE | 39% |
| Wednesday | 88°F | Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 10 mph N | 17% |
| Wednesday Night | 63°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Clear | 5 to 10 mph NNE | 17% |
| Thursday | 84°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NNE | 6% |
| Thursday Night | 61°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 10 mph NNE | 6% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Leighton (34.694, -87.524). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Leighton
Last spring frost
Mar 20
First fall frost
Nov 8
Growing season
233 days
Hardiness zone
8a
More local growing data for Leighton: nearby ZIP 35646 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Alabama frost dates
Nearby towns & communities
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Muscle Shoals Rgnl Ap, Al (5.6 mi from Leighton). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.