Alger, KY

Unincorporated community in Clay County, Kentucky

Alger is a small unincorporated community in Clay County, Kentucky. It is 5.4 miles SE of Oneida, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40983.

Alger at a glance

State
Kentucky
County
Clay County
ZIP code
40983
Nearest town
Oneida (5.4 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
37.3131, -83.7317

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Alger weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Alger.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Alger

What is the weather usually like in Alger?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

18°36°55°73°91°44°23°Jan49°26°Feb58°31°Mar69°40°Apr77°50°May83°59°Jun86°63°Jul85°62°Aug80°55°Sep70°42°Oct58°32°Nov48°27°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.0"Jan3.9"Feb4.7"Mar4.6"Apr5.2"May4.8"Jun5.3"Jul3.9"Aug3.5"Sep3.3"Oct3.4"Nov4.7"Dec

Best time to visit Alger: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BOONEVILLE 12SW, KY US (USC00150860), adjusted for the elevation of Alger.

Alger weather month by month

January
44° 23°F
4.0 in of rain
February
49° 26°F
3.9 in of rain
March
58° 31°F
4.7 in of rain
April
69° 40°F
4.6 in of rain
May
77° 50°F
5.2 in of rain
June
83° 59°F
4.8 in of rain
July
86° 63°F
5.3 in of rain
August
85° 62°F
3.9 in of rain
September
80° 55°F
3.5 in of rain
October
70° 42°F
3.3 in of rain
November
58° 32°F
3.4 in of rain
December
48° 27°F
4.7 in of rain

Sunrise and sunset in Alger through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:46 AM5:42 PM9 h 56 min
February7:22 AM6:15 PM10 h 53 min
March7:44 AM7:43 PM11 h 59 min
April6:58 AM8:11 PM13 h 12 min
May6:24 AM8:38 PM14 h 13 min
June6:12 AM8:58 PM14 h 46 min
July6:25 AM8:56 PM14 h 31 min
August6:50 AM8:28 PM13 h 38 min
September7:15 AM7:44 PM12 h 28 min
October7:41 AM6:59 PM11 h 17 min
November7:13 AM5:26 PM10 h 13 min
December7:40 AM5:19 PM9 h 39 min

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

What is the weather like in Alger?

Alger has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).

It gets about 51.3 inches (1,302 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October.

The best time to visit Alger is May–June 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 Alger

The closest live webcam is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 54.9 miles SE of Alger.

Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421Pennington Gap · 54.9 mi SEOn Windy
Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise CoAlmira · 62.0 mi EOn Windy
Pound: US-23 - US-23 BUS - Wise CoPound · 64.0 mi EOn Windy
Josephine: US-23 - MM - 39.1 - NB - Powell Valley Overlook - Wise Counknown · 64.7 mi SEOn Windy
Duffield: US-23 - US-58 - SR-871 - Scott CoDuffield · 66.4 mi SEOn Windy
Wise: US-23 - US-23 BUS - Co - MallWise · 67.0 mi EOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Alger.

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Questions about Alger

Where is Alger, KY?

Alger is an unincorporated community in Clay County, Kentucky, 5.4 miles SE of Oneida.

What county is Alger in?

Alger is in Clay County, Kentucky.

What is the ZIP code of Alger, KY?

The ZIP code for Alger is 40983.

What is the nearest town to Alger?

Oneida, 5.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Alger?

Yes. The closest is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 54.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Alger?

July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Alger?

January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Alger?

About 51.3 inches (1,302 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Alger?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Alger?

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

What climate does Alger have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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