Geography of Alabama
Covering an area of 52,423 square miles, Alabama is the thirtieth largest state in the United States. Mount Cheaha, located in the Cheaha State Park, is the highest point in Alabama.
Covering an area of 52,423 square miles, Alabama is the thirtieth largest state in the United States. Mount Cheaha, located in the Cheaha State Park, is the highest point in Alabama.
Area | 52,423 square miles |
Land Area | 50,750 square miles |
Water Area | 1,673 square miles |
Highest Point | Cheaha Mountain (735 meters) |
Lowest Point | Gulf of Mexico |
Geographic Center | Chilton County |
Alabama has a humid subtropical climate, with very hot summers and mild winters. There is copious precipitation throughout the year in the state. Summers are very hot and the maximum temperature recorded is 32 °C on September 5, 1925, at Centerville. Winters are cold and there is occasional snowfall. The lowest temperature registered in Alabama is -27°C on January 30, 1966, at New Market. Alabama receives an average of 56 inches of rainfall annually. The state is prone to extreme weather conditions; thunderstorms, tornadoes, and tropical storms are common.
The landscape of Alabama comprises many mountains. Cheaha Mountain is the highest peak in the state, followed by Talladega Mountain, and Odum Point. The other major mountain ranges are:
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Alabama has many rivers and water bodies. All the rivers of the state flow into the Gulf of Mexico. The major rivers are:
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The major lakes of Alabama are:
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