Alpha, OR
Unincorporated community in Lane County, Oregon
Alpha is a small unincorporated community in Lane County, Oregon. It is 12.2 miles SW of Mapleton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 97430.
Alpha at a glance
- State
- Oregon
- County
- Lane County
- ZIP code
- 97430
- Nearest town
- Mapleton (12.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 44.1644, -123.6994
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
- Augustwarmest month · 80°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 40°F average low
- 84.0 inprecipitation per year · 2,133 mm
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 MAPLETON, OR US (USC00355204), adjusted for the elevation of Alpha.
Alpha weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Alpha through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:44 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 19 min |
| February | 7:11 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 33 min |
| March | 7:24 AM | 7:22 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| June | 5:28 AM | 9:01 PM | 15 h 32 min |
| July | 5:44 AM | 8:57 PM | 15 h 13 min |
| August | 6:17 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| September | 6:52 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:28 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| November | 7:09 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 40 min |
| December | 7:41 AM | 4:38 PM | 8 h 56 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Alpha?
Alpha has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 40°F (5°C).
It gets about 84.0 inches (2,133 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July.
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 Veneta: ORE126 at Walton (Cougar/Badger Pass), 11.2 miles SE of Alpha.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Alpha.
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Questions about Alpha
Where is Alpha, OR?
Alpha is an unincorporated community in Lane County, Oregon, 12.2 miles SW of Mapleton.
What county is Alpha in?
Alpha is in Lane County, Oregon.
What is the ZIP code of Alpha, OR?
The ZIP code for Alpha is 97430.
What is the nearest town to Alpha?
Mapleton, 12.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Alpha?
Yes. The closest is Veneta: ORE126 at Walton (Cougar/Badger Pass), 11.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Alpha?
August, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Alpha?
December, with an average low of 40°F (5°C).
How much does it rain in Alpha?
About 84.0 inches (2,133 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Alpha?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
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 mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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