Alpha, WA

Historical community (former settlement) in Spokane County, Washington

Alpha is a historical community (former settlement) in Spokane County, Washington. It is 3.0 miles E of Liberty Lake, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 99216.

Alpha at a glance

State
Washington
County
Spokane County
ZIP code
99216
Nearest town
Liberty Lake (3.0 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
47.6758, -117.1667

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?

Dsb
Warm-summer Mediterranean continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

21°39°57°74°92°38°26°Jan42°27°Feb51°32°Mar60°37°Apr70°44°May76°50°Jun87°56°Jul86°55°Aug76°47°Sep60°38°Oct45°31°Nov37°26°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.0"Jan1.3"Feb1.8"Mar1.5"Apr1.7"May1.5"Jun0.7"Jul0.5"Aug0.7"Sep1.5"Oct2.0"Nov2.2"Dec

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 SPOKANE FELTS FLD, WA US (USW00094176), adjusted for the elevation of Alpha.

Alpha weather month by month

January
38° 26°F
2.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
February
42° 27°F
1.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
March
51° 32°F
1.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
60° 37°F
1.5 in of rain · 4 wet days
May
70° 44°F
1.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
June
76° 50°F
1.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
July
87° 56°F
0.7 in of rain · 1 wet days
August
86° 55°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days
September
76° 47°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
October
60° 38°F
1.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
45° 31°F
2.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
December
37° 26°F
2.2 in of rain · 8 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Alpha through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:30 AM4:26 PM8 h 55 min
February6:52 AM5:13 PM10 h 21 min
March6:59 AM6:55 PM11 h 56 min
April5:57 AM7:40 PM13 h 42 min
May5:08 AM8:21 PM15 h 12 min
June4:48 AM8:50 PM16 h 2 min
July5:04 AM8:44 PM15 h 39 min
August5:43 AM8:02 PM14 h 19 min
September6:24 AM7:02 PM12 h 37 min
October7:06 AM6:02 PM10 h 55 min
November6:52 AM4:13 PM9 h 20 min
December7:28 AM3:59 PM8 h 30 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 continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 26°F (-4°C).

It gets about 17.4 inches (441 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is August.

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 Liberty Lake: I-90 at MP 293: Flora Rd, 0.8 miles SW of Alpha.

Liberty Lake: I-90 at MP 293: Flora RdLiberty Lake · 0.8 mi SWOn Windy
Liberty Lake: I-90 at MP 293.9: Barker RdLiberty Lake · 0.9 mi SEOn Windy
Liberty Lake: I-90 at MP 294.6: Appleway AveLiberty Lake · 1.4 mi SEOn Windy
Spokane Valley: I-90 at MP 291.9: SullivanSpokane Valley · 1.5 mi WOn Windy
Spokane Valley: I-90 at MP 291: EvergreenSpokane Valley · 2.2 mi WOn Windy
Liberty Lake › East: I-90 at MP 296Liberty Lake · 2.6 mi EOn Windy
Liberty Lake › East: I-90 at MP 296Liberty Lake · 2.6 mi EOn Windy
Liberty Lake › East: I-90 at MP 296Liberty Lake · 2.6 mi EOn Windy
Liberty Lake › East: I-90 at MP 296Liberty Lake · 2.6 mi EOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Alpha.

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Questions about Alpha

Where is Alpha, WA?

Alpha is a historical community (former settlement) in Spokane County, Washington, 3.0 miles E of Liberty Lake.

What county is Alpha in?

Alpha is in Spokane County, Washington.

What is the ZIP code of Alpha, WA?

The ZIP code for Alpha is 99216.

What is the nearest town to Alpha?

Liberty Lake, 3.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Alpha?

Yes. The closest is Liberty Lake: I-90 at MP 293: Flora Rd, 0.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Alpha?

July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Alpha?

December, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Alpha?

About 17.4 inches (441 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 continental (Köppen Dsb).

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