Alva, MS
Unincorporated community in Calhoun County, Mississippi
Alva is a small unincorporated community in Calhoun County, Mississippi. It is 10.5 miles NE of Slate Springs, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 38925.
Alva at a glance
- State
- Mississippi
- County
- Calhoun County
- ZIP code
- 38925
- Nearest town
- Slate Springs (10.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 33.6378, -89.5072
Weather in Alva now
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Alva weather by the hour
Alva weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Alva.
This week in Alva
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Alva
What is the weather usually like in Alva?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 59.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,499 mm
- 0.8 insnowfall per year · 2 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Alva: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WINONA 5 E, MS US (USC00229743), adjusted for the elevation of Alva.
Alva weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Alva through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:00 AM | 5:14 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| February | 6:40 AM | 5:43 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:25 AM | 7:30 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 5:55 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| June | 5:45 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| July | 5:57 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:01 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:28 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| December | 6:53 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 58 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Alva?
Alva has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C).
It gets about 59.0 inches (1,499 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Alva 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 Alva
The closest live webcam is Starkville: MS 12 at MS 25, 40.0 miles E of Alva.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Alva.
Do you know Alva? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Alva special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Alva, MS
Tap any road on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Alva Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Towns near Alva
Other communities near Alva
Questions about Alva
Where is Alva, MS?
Alva is an unincorporated community in Calhoun County, Mississippi, 10.5 miles NE of Slate Springs.
What county is Alva in?
Alva is in Calhoun County, Mississippi.
What is the ZIP code of Alva, MS?
The ZIP code for Alva is 38925.
What is the nearest town to Alva?
Slate Springs, 10.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Alva?
Yes. The closest is Starkville: MS 12 at MS 25, 40.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Alva?
August, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Alva?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Alva?
About 59.0 inches (1,499 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Alva?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Alva?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Alva have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
Last updated: