West, AL
Unincorporated community in Randolph County, Alabama
West is a small unincorporated community in Randolph County, Alabama. It is 5.4 miles NW of Wedowee, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 36274.
West at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Randolph County
- ZIP code
- 36274
- Nearest town
- Wedowee (5.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 33.2569, -85.4167
Weather in West now
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West weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West.
This week in West
Sunrise, sunset and moon in West
What is the weather usually like in West?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 32°F average low
- 53.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,347 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit West: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROCK MILLS, AL US (USC00017025), adjusted for the elevation of West.
West weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:43 AM | 4:58 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| February | 6:23 AM | 5:27 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| March | 6:50 AM | 6:50 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:09 AM | 7:13 PM | 13 h 3 min |
| May | 5:40 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 55 min |
| June | 5:30 AM | 7:53 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| July | 5:42 AM | 7:53 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| August | 6:03 AM | 7:28 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| September | 6:24 AM | 6:49 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:45 AM | 6:09 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:11 AM | 4:40 PM | 10 h 29 min |
| December | 6:36 AM | 4:37 PM | 10 h 0 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in West?
West has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 32°F (0°C).
It gets about 53.0 inches (1,347 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is October.
The best time to visit West 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
The closest live webcam is Bowdon › South: Wedowee Street - Tyus Road, 21.3 miles NE of West.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from West.
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Questions about West
Where is West, AL?
West is an unincorporated community in Randolph County, Alabama, 5.4 miles NW of Wedowee.
What county is West in?
West is in Randolph County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of West, AL?
The ZIP code for West is 36274.
What is the nearest town to West?
Wedowee, 5.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near West?
Yes. The closest is Bowdon › South: Wedowee Street - Tyus Road, 21.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in West?
August, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in West?
January, with an average low of 32°F (0°C).
How much does it rain in West?
About 53.0 inches (1,347 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in West?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit West?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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