Alva, KY
Unincorporated community in Harlan County, Kentucky
Alva is a small unincorporated community in Harlan County, Kentucky. It is 3.3 miles NW of Pathfork, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40863.
Alva at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Harlan County
- ZIP code
- 40863
- Nearest town
- Pathfork (3.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.7350, -83.4244
Weather in Alva now
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Alva weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Alva.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Alva
What is the weather usually like in Alva?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 52.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,326 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Alva: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BAXTER, KY US (USC00150450), adjusted for the elevation of Alva.
Alva weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Alva through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:43 AM | 5:42 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| February | 7:20 AM | 6:15 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:42 AM | 7:42 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:57 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 6:24 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| June | 6:12 AM | 8:55 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| July | 6:25 AM | 8:54 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| August | 6:49 AM | 8:26 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 7:14 AM | 7:42 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:40 AM | 6:58 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 7:10 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| December | 7:37 AM | 5:20 PM | 9 h 42 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Alva?
Alva has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 52.2 inches (1,326 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Alva 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 Alva
The closest live webcam is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 22.7 miles E of Alva.
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Questions about Alva
Where is Alva, KY?
Alva is an unincorporated community in Harlan County, Kentucky, 3.3 miles NW of Pathfork.
What county is Alva in?
Alva is in Harlan County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Alva, KY?
The ZIP code for Alva is 40863.
What is the nearest town to Alva?
Pathfork, 3.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Alva?
Yes. The closest is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 22.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Alva?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Alva?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Alva?
About 52.2 inches (1,326 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Alva?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Alva?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Alva have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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