Elkmont

City / town · Alabama

Elkmont

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Best timeMar–May, Sep–Nov
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Overview

Elkmont is nestled in the mountains of northern Alabama. It is in Limestone County, north of Athens.

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Best things about Elkmont

Belle Cheve Cheese

A goat milk cheese and other product manufacturer and seller.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 92°F; winter lows dip to about 33°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Dec and Mar. (climate data from nearby Huntsville)

Jan: 5.0 in rain5"Jan: high 52°F, low 33°F52°33°JanFeb: 5.1 in rain5.1"Feb: high 57°F, low 36°F57°36°FebMar: 5.4 in rain5.4"Mar: high 66°F, low 43°F66°43°MarApr: 4.9 in rain4.9"Apr: high 75°F, low 51°F75°51°AprMay: 4.7 in rain4.7"May: high 82°F, low 60°F82°60°MayJun: 4.1 in rain4.1"Jun: high 89°F, low 68°F89°68°JunJul: 4.5 in rain4.5"Jul: high 92°F, low 71°F92°71°JulAug: 3.6 in rain3.6"Aug: high 91°F, low 70°F91°70°AugSep: 3.5 in rain3.5"Sep: high 86°F, low 63°F86°63°SepOct: 3.6 in rain3.6"Oct: high 76°F, low 52°F76°52°OctNov: 4.3 in rain4.3"Nov: high 64°F, low 41°F64°41°NovDec: 5.9 in rain5.9"Dec: high 55°F, low 36°F55°36°Dec

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • HSV Huntsville International Airport, Huntsville — 23 mi away. Directions
  • MSL Northwest Alabama Regional Airport, Muscle Shoals — 38 mi away. Directions
  • BNA Nashville International Airport, Nashville — 84 mi away (major hub). Directions
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    Understand

    Belle Cheve Cheese, manufacturer of traditional goat cheese, is located in Elkmont. The city is peaceful and much of it is in scenic areas.

    Get around

    Elkmont is mainly accessible by small side roads.

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    A goat milk cheese and other product manufacturer and seller.

    📍 18849 Upper Fort Hampton RdDowntown⚠ Last checked Nov 2016 — confirm before you go
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