Swiss Alp, TX

Unincorporated community in Fayette County, Texas

Swiss Alp is a small unincorporated community in Fayette County, Texas. It is 6.9 miles S of Schulenburg, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 78956.

Swiss Alp at a glance

State
Texas
County
Fayette County
ZIP code
78956
Nearest town
Schulenburg (6.9 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
29.7822, -96.9092

Weather in Swiss Alp now

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Swiss Alp weather by the hour

Swiss Alp weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Swiss Alp

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Swiss Alp

What is the weather usually like in Swiss Alp?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

35°52°69°85°102°62°40°Jan65°44°Feb72°50°Mar80°57°Apr86°66°May92°72°Jun97°74°Jul97°74°Aug91°69°Sep83°59°Oct71°49°Nov64°42°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.2"Jan2.7"Feb3.2"Mar2.9"Apr4.4"May3.6"Jun2.1"Jul2.6"Aug3.6"Sep4.3"Oct3.7"Nov3.4"Dec

Best time to visit Swiss Alp: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LA GRANGE, TX US (USC00414903), adjusted for the elevation of Swiss Alp.

Swiss Alp weather month by month

January
62° 40°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
February
65° 44°F
2.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
March
72° 50°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
April
80° 57°F
2.9 in of rain · 4 wet days
May
86° 66°F
4.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
June
92° 72°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
97° 74°F
2.1 in of rain · 4 wet days
August
97° 74°F
2.6 in of rain · 4 wet days
September
91° 69°F
3.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
83° 59°F
4.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
71° 49°F
3.7 in of rain · 4 wet days
December
64° 42°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Swiss Alp through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:22 AM5:51 PM10 h 29 min
February7:05 AM6:17 PM11 h 12 min
March7:35 AM7:37 PM12 h 1 min
April6:59 AM7:55 PM12 h 56 min
May6:33 AM8:14 PM13 h 41 min
June6:25 AM8:31 PM14 h 5 min
July6:36 AM8:31 PM13 h 54 min
August6:54 AM8:09 PM13 h 15 min
September7:11 AM7:34 PM12 h 23 min
October7:28 AM6:58 PM11 h 29 min
November6:51 AM5:33 PM10 h 41 min
December7:14 AM5:31 PM10 h 17 min

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

What is the weather like in Swiss Alp?

Swiss Alp has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 97°F (36°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 40°F (4°C).

It gets about 39.6 inches (1,007 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is July.

The best time to visit Swiss Alp is March–April and October–November. 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 Swiss Alp

The closest live webcam is Schulenburg › East: IH-10 @ US-77, 6.2 miles S of Swiss Alp.

Schulenburg › East: IH-10 @ US-77Schulenburg · 6.2 mi SOn Windy
Dubina › East: IH-10 @ US-90 West of WeimarDubina · 7.1 mi SEOn Windy
Weimar › East: IH-10 @ CR-240Weimar · 9.8 mi SEOn Windy
Oso › East: IH-10 @ Knezek Rd - East of FlatoniaOso · 10.7 mi SWOn Windy
Borden › East: IH-10 @ CR-210Borden · 13.9 mi SEOn Windy
Glidden › East: IH-10 @ Hatterman Lane - ColumbusGlidden · 16.8 mi EOn Windy
Armstrong › East: IH-10 @ Webb Rd - West of FlatoniaArmstrong · 17.9 mi WOn Windy
Waelder › East: IH-10 @ SH-97Waelder · 24.8 mi WOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Swiss Alp.

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Questions about Swiss Alp

Where is Swiss Alp, TX?

Swiss Alp is an unincorporated community in Fayette County, Texas, 6.9 miles S of Schulenburg.

What county is Swiss Alp in?

Swiss Alp is in Fayette County, Texas.

What is the ZIP code of Swiss Alp, TX?

The ZIP code for Swiss Alp is 78956.

What is the nearest town to Swiss Alp?

Schulenburg, 6.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Swiss Alp?

Yes. The closest is Schulenburg › East: IH-10 @ US-77, 6.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Swiss Alp?

August, with an average high of 97°F (36°C).

What is the coldest month in Swiss Alp?

January, with an average low of 40°F (4°C).

How much does it rain in Swiss Alp?

About 39.6 inches (1,007 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Swiss Alp?

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

When is the best time to visit Swiss Alp?

March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Swiss Alp have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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