Alston, SC
Unincorporated community in Newberry County, South Carolina
Alston is a small unincorporated community in Newberry County, South Carolina. It is 0.8 miles SW of Peak, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 29122.
Alston at a glance
- State
- South Carolina
- County
- Newberry County
- ZIP code
- 29122
- Nearest town
- Peak (0.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 34.2433, -81.3169
Weather in Alston now
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Alston weather by the hour
Alston weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Alston.
This week in Alston
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Alston
What is the weather usually like in Alston?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 35°F average low
- 46.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,168 mm
- 1.4 insnowfall per year · 4 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Alston: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LITTLE MTN, SC US (USC00385200), adjusted for the elevation of Alston.
Alston weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Alston through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| February | 7:08 AM | 6:10 PM | 11 h 1 min |
| March | 7:34 AM | 7:34 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:52 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May | 6:21 AM | 8:21 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| June | 6:11 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| July | 6:23 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| August | 6:45 AM | 8:14 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| September | 7:07 AM | 7:33 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:29 AM | 6:52 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:57 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 25 min |
| December | 7:22 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 55 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Alston?
Alston has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 35°F (2°C).
It gets about 46.0 inches (1,168 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is May. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Alston 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 Alston
The closest live webcam is Little Mountain: I-26 E @ MM 89.1, 4.0 miles SW of Alston.
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Questions about Alston
Where is Alston, SC?
Alston is an unincorporated community in Newberry County, South Carolina, 0.8 miles SW of Peak.
What county is Alston in?
Alston is in Newberry County, South Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Alston, SC?
The ZIP code for Alston is 29122.
What is the nearest town to Alston?
Peak, 0.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Alston?
Yes. The closest is Little Mountain: I-26 E @ MM 89.1, 4.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Alston?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Alston?
January, with an average low of 35°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Alston?
About 46.0 inches (1,168 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Alston?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Alston?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Alston have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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