Delta is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Clay County, Alabama, United States. Its population was 260 as of the 2020 census.
Delta | |
|---|---|
 Location of Delta in Clay County, Alabama. | |
| Coordinates: 33°26′24″N 85°41′26″W / 33.44000°N 85.69056°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Clay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.89 sq mi (20.44 km2) |
| • Land | 7.79 sq mi (20.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,109 ft (338 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 260 |
| • Density | 33.39/sq mi (12.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 256 & 938 |
| GNIS feature ID | 159494[2] |
Geography edit
Climate edit
The climate in Delta is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, this area has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[3]
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 57 (14) |
60 (16) |
69 (21) |
77 (25) |
82 (28) |
90 (32) |
91 (33) |
91 (33) |
86 (30) |
76 (24) |
66 (19) |
59 (15) |
75 (24) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 44 (7) |
47 (8) |
55 (13) |
63 (17) |
70 (21) |
77 (25) |
79 (26) |
79 (26) |
74 (23) |
63 (17) |
52 (11) |
47 (8) |
63 (17) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 34 (1) |
36 (2) |
44 (7) |
51 (11) |
59 (15) |
67 (19) |
70 (21) |
70 (21) |
64 (18) |
52 (11) |
41 (5) |
38 (3) |
52 (11) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 6.2 (160) |
4.9 (120) |
7 (180) |
5.2 (130) |
4.1 (100) |
4.1 (100) |
5.2 (130) |
3.1 (79) |
4.2 (110) |
3.4 (86) |
3.8 (97) |
5.3 (130) |
56.5 (1,422) |
| Average precipitation days | 10 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 102 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 10.7 | 11.5 | 12.4 | 13.5 | 14.4 | 14.8 | 14.6 | 13.8 | 12.8 | 11.7 | 10.9 | 10.4 | 12.6 |
| Source 1: AreaVibes[4] | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: Weatherbase[5] | |||||||||||||
Demographics edit
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 260 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[6] | |||
Notable people edit
- LaFayette L. Patterson, United States Representative born in Delta[7]
References edit
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
- ^ "Delta". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ Climate Summary for Delta, Alabama
- ^ "Delta, AL Weather". AreaVibes. Archived from the original on March 3, 2021. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
- ^ "Delta, Alabama Travel Weather Averages". Weatherbase. Archived from the original on September 15, 2015. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ^ "Patterson, LaFayette Lee". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. United States Congress. Retrieved January 17, 2012.
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