West Highlands, AL
Unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama
West Highlands is a small unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama. It is 1.1 miles W of Hueytown, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35020.
West Highlands at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Jefferson County
- ZIP code
- 35020
- Nearest town
- Hueytown (1.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 33.4083, -86.9969
Weather in West Highlands now
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West Highlands weather by the hour
West Highlands weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Highlands.
This week in West Highlands
Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Highlands
What is the weather usually like in West Highlands?
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 Highlands: 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 Highlands.
West Highlands weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West Highlands through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:50 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| February | 6:30 AM | 5:33 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 6:56 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:15 AM | 7:19 PM | 13 h 3 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| June | 5:36 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| August | 6:09 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 | 4:43 PM | 10 h 0 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in West Highlands?
West Highlands 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 Highlands 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 Highlands
The closest live webcam is Calera, 20.0 miles SE of West Highlands.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from West Highlands.
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Other communities near West Highlands
- Dolonar1.4 mi S
- Smith Highlands subdivision1.5 mi SE
- Bessemer Gardens1.5 mi NE
- Avalon Park1.6 mi N
- Circle Heights subdivision1.7 mi SE
- West Lake Highlands1.7 mi SE
- McAdory1.8 mi SW
- Skyview1.9 mi SE
- Bullard Shoals1.9 mi SW
- Dolonar Junction1.9 mi NE
- Bessemer Junction2.0 mi NE
- Vineland Park2.2 mi N
- Thomas Acres2.2 mi SE
- Bessemer Trailer Park subdivision2.3 mi SE
- Anns Trailer Court subdivision2.3 mi SE
Questions about West Highlands
Where is West Highlands, AL?
West Highlands is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama, 1.1 miles W of Hueytown.
What county is West Highlands in?
West Highlands is in Jefferson County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of West Highlands, AL?
The ZIP code for West Highlands is 35020.
What is the nearest town to West Highlands?
Hueytown, 1.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near West Highlands?
Yes. The closest is Calera, 20.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in West Highlands?
July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in West Highlands?
January, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in West Highlands?
About 55.5 inches (1,410 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in West Highlands?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit West Highlands?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West Highlands have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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