Compass Lake, FL
Unincorporated community in Jackson County, Florida
Compass Lake is a small unincorporated community in Jackson County, Florida. It is 7.2 miles N of Alford, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 32420.
Compass Lake at a glance
- State
- Florida
- County
- Jackson County
- ZIP code
- 32420
- Nearest town
- Alford (7.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 30.5925, -85.3928
Weather in Compass Lake now
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Compass Lake weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Compass Lake.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Compass Lake
What is the weather usually like in Compass Lake?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 93°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 39°F average low
- 60.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,544 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Compass Lake: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHIPLEY, FL US (USC00081544), adjusted for the elevation of Compass Lake.
Compass Lake weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Compass Lake through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:37 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| February | 6:20 AM | 5:30 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| March | 6:49 AM | 6:50 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:12 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 58 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 7:30 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| June | 5:37 AM | 7:46 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| August | 6:07 AM | 7:24 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| September | 6:24 AM | 6:48 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 6:42 AM | 6:11 PM | 11 h 28 min |
| November | 6:06 AM | 4:45 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| December | 6:30 AM | 4:43 PM | 10 h 13 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Compass Lake?
Compass Lake has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 39°F (4°C).
It gets about 60.8 inches (1,544 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Compass Lake is March–April and October–November. 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 Compass Lake
The closest live webcam is Compass Lake, 0.8 miles N of Compass Lake.
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Questions about Compass Lake
Where is Compass Lake, FL?
Compass Lake is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, Florida, 7.2 miles N of Alford.
What county is Compass Lake in?
Compass Lake is in Jackson County, Florida.
What is the ZIP code of Compass Lake, FL?
The ZIP code for Compass Lake is 32420.
What is the nearest town to Compass Lake?
Alford, 7.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Compass Lake?
Yes. The closest is Compass Lake, 0.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Compass Lake?
July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Compass Lake?
January, with an average low of 39°F (4°C).
How much does it rain in Compass Lake?
About 60.8 inches (1,544 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Compass Lake?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Compass Lake?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Compass Lake have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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