West Ensley, AL
Unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama
West Ensley is a small unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama. It is 1.0 miles SW of McDonald Chapel, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35224.
West Ensley at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Jefferson County
- ZIP code
- 35224
- Nearest town
- McDonald Chapel (1.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 33.5286, -86.9258
Weather in West Ensley now
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West Ensley weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Ensley.
This week in West Ensley
Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Ensley
What is the weather usually like in West Ensley?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 34°F average low
- 55.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,410 mm
- 1.2 insnowfall per year · 3 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit West Ensley: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BESSEMER 3 WSW, AL US (USC00010764), adjusted for the elevation of West Ensley.
West Ensley weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West Ensley through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:50 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| February | 6:30 AM | 5:33 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 6:56 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:15 AM | 7:19 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| June | 5:35 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| August | 6:08 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| September | 6:30 AM | 6:55 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:51 AM | 6:15 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:18 AM | 4:46 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| December | 6:43 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 59 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in West Ensley?
West Ensley has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 34°F (1°C).
It gets about 55.5 inches (1,410 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit West Ensley 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 West Ensley
The closest live webcam is Calera, 25.4 miles S of West Ensley.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from West Ensley.
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Other communities near West Ensley
- Sherman Heights1.3 mi E
- Hobson1.3 mi S
- Wylam1.6 mi S
- Falls Junction1.8 mi S
- Exum1.8 mi S
- Village Creek Junction2.0 mi E
- Sandusky2.1 mi NE
- Docena2.2 mi N
- Sunset Mountain2.3 mi NE
- Ensley Junction2.5 mi S
- Ensley2.6 mi SE
- Tuxedo Heights subdivision2.8 mi E
- The Drifttracks3.0 mi E
- Crumley Chapel3.0 mi N
- Ensley Highlands subdivision3.1 mi SE
Questions about West Ensley
Where is West Ensley, AL?
West Ensley is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama, 1.0 miles SW of McDonald Chapel.
What county is West Ensley in?
West Ensley is in Jefferson County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of West Ensley, AL?
The ZIP code for West Ensley is 35224.
What is the nearest town to West Ensley?
McDonald Chapel, 1.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near West Ensley?
Yes. The closest is Calera, 25.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in West Ensley?
July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in West Ensley?
January, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in West Ensley?
About 55.5 inches (1,410 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in West Ensley?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit West Ensley?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West Ensley have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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