Helicon, AL
Unincorporated community in Winston County, Alabama
Helicon is a small unincorporated community in Winston County, Alabama. It is 5.7 miles SW of Arley, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35541.
Helicon at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Winston County
- ZIP code
- 35541
- Nearest town
- Arley (5.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 34.1261, -87.1383
Weather in Helicon now
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Helicon weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Helicon.
This week in Helicon
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Helicon
What is the weather usually like in Helicon?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 60.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,544 mm
- 0.2 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Helicon: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ADDISON, AL US (USC00010063), adjusted for the elevation of Helicon.
Helicon weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Helicon through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:52 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| February | 6:31 AM | 5:33 PM | 11 h 1 min |
| March | 6:57 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:15 AM | 7:21 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| June | 5:35 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| July | 5:46 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| August | 6:08 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| September | 6:30 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:52 AM | 6:15 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:20 AM | 4:46 PM | 10 h 25 min |
| December | 6:45 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 56 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Helicon?
Helicon has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-1°C).
It gets about 60.8 inches (1,544 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Helicon is April–May and September–October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Helicon
The closest live webcam is Decatur: Decatur Harbor, 34.9 miles N of Helicon.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Helicon.
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Questions about Helicon
Where is Helicon, AL?
Helicon is an unincorporated community in Winston County, Alabama, 5.7 miles SW of Arley.
What county is Helicon in?
Helicon is in Winston County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Helicon, AL?
The ZIP code for Helicon is 35541.
What is the nearest town to Helicon?
Arley, 5.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Helicon?
Yes. The closest is Decatur: Decatur Harbor, 34.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Helicon?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Helicon?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Helicon?
About 60.8 inches (1,544 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Helicon?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Helicon?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Helicon have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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