West Lake Highlands, AL

Unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama

West Lake Highlands is a small unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama. It is 1.8 miles S of Bessemer, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35020.

West Lake Highlands at a glance

State
Alabama
County
Jefferson County
ZIP code
35020
Nearest town
Bessemer (1.8 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
33.3967, -86.9714

Weather in West Lake Highlands now

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West Lake Highlands weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Lake Highlands.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Lake Highlands

What is the weather usually like in West Lake Highlands?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

29°46°63°80°97°56°34°Jan61°37°Feb68°43°Mar76°50°Apr83°59°May89°67°Jun92°71°Jul92°70°Aug87°64°Sep77°53°Oct66°42°Nov58°37°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.4"Jan5.4"Feb5.4"Mar5.1"Apr4.6"May4.5"Jun4.8"Jul4.0"Aug3.4"Sep3.3"Oct4.4"Nov5.2"Dec

Best time to visit West Lake 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 Lake Highlands.

West Lake Highlands weather month by month

January
56° 34°F
5.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
February
61° 37°F
5.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
March
68° 43°F
5.4 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
April
76° 50°F
5.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
83° 59°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
89° 67°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
92° 71°F
4.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
92° 70°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
87° 64°F
3.4 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
77° 53°F
3.3 in of rain · 4 wet days
November
66° 42°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
58° 37°F
5.2 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in West Lake Highlands through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:50 AM5:04 PM10 h 14 min
February6:30 AM5:33 PM11 h 3 min
March6:56 AM6:56 PM12 h 0 min
April6:15 AM7:19 PM13 h 3 min
May5:46 AM7:42 PM13 h 56 min
June5:36 AM8:00 PM14 h 24 min
July5:48 AM7:59 PM14 h 11 min
August6:09 AM7:35 PM13 h 25 min
September6:30 AM6:55 PM12 h 25 min
October6:51 AM6:15 PM11 h 24 min
November6:18 AM4:46 PM10 h 28 min
December6:43 AM4:43 PM10 h 0 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in West Lake Highlands?

West Lake 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 Lake 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 Lake Highlands

The closest live webcam is Calera, 18.4 miles SE of West Lake Highlands.

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Questions about West Lake Highlands

Where is West Lake Highlands, AL?

West Lake Highlands is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama, 1.8 miles S of Bessemer.

What county is West Lake Highlands in?

West Lake Highlands is in Jefferson County, Alabama.

What is the ZIP code of West Lake Highlands, AL?

The ZIP code for West Lake Highlands is 35020.

What is the nearest town to West Lake Highlands?

Bessemer, 1.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near West Lake Highlands?

Yes. The closest is Calera, 18.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in West Lake Highlands?

July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in West Lake Highlands?

January, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).

How much does it rain in West Lake Highlands?

About 55.5 inches (1,410 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.

Does it snow in West Lake Highlands?

Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit West Lake Highlands?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does West Lake Highlands have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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