Alpha, IA
Unincorporated community in Fayette County, Iowa
Alpha is a small unincorporated community in Fayette County, Iowa. It is 4.1 miles N of Waucoma, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 52171.
Alpha at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Fayette County
- ZIP code
- 52171
- Nearest town
- Waucoma (4.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 42.9967, -92.0475
Weather in Alpha now
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Alpha weather by the hour
Alpha weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Alpha.
This week in Alpha
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Alpha
What is the weather usually like in Alpha?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 6°F average low
- 39.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,004 mm
- 41.1 insnowfall per year · 104 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Alpha: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FAYETTE, IA US (USC00132864), adjusted for the elevation of Alpha.
Alpha weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Alpha through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:34 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 25 min |
| February | 7:03 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 37 min |
| March | 7:18 AM | 7:15 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:24 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| May | 5:42 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| June | 5:26 AM | 8:50 PM | 15 h 24 min |
| July | 5:41 AM | 8:47 PM | 15 h 5 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 8:12 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:20 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| November | 6:59 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| December | 7:30 AM | 4:35 PM | 9 h 4 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Alpha?
Alpha has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 6°F (-14°C).
It gets about 39.5 inches (1,004 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 41 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Alpha is June to September. 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 Alpha
The closest live webcam is Hawkeye: R70: US18 Intersection, 5.2 miles SE of Alpha.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Alpha.
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Questions about Alpha
Where is Alpha, IA?
Alpha is an unincorporated community in Fayette County, Iowa, 4.1 miles N of Waucoma.
What county is Alpha in?
Alpha is in Fayette County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Alpha, IA?
The ZIP code for Alpha is 52171.
What is the nearest town to Alpha?
Waucoma, 4.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Alpha?
Yes. The closest is Hawkeye: R70: US18 Intersection, 5.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Alpha?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Alpha?
January, with an average low of 6°F (-14°C).
How much does it rain in Alpha?
About 39.5 inches (1,004 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Alpha?
Yes, about 41 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Alpha?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Alpha have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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