Alaska, WV
Historical community (former settlement) in Fayette County, West Virginia
Alaska is a historical community (former settlement) in Fayette County, West Virginia. It is 3.9 miles NW of Thurmond, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 25936.
Alaska at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Fayette County
- ZIP code
- 25936
- Nearest town
- Thurmond (3.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.9144, -81.0394
Weather in Alaska now
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Alaska weather by the hour
Alaska weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Alaska.
This week in Alaska
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Alaska
What is the weather usually like in Alaska?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 81°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 47.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,216 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Alaska: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OAK HILL, WV US (USC00466591), adjusted for the elevation of Alaska.
Alaska weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Alaska through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:30 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 6:04 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:33 AM | 7:32 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:46 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 6:12 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| June | 5:59 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| July | 6:12 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:38 AM | 8:18 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 7:04 AM | 7:33 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:31 AM | 6:48 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 7:03 AM | 5:14 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| December | 7:31 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 36 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Alaska?
Alaska has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 47.9 inches (1,216 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Alaska 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 Alaska
The closest live webcam is Ada: I-77 - WV MM 1.2 - (West Virginia DMS), 43.3 miles S of Alaska.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Alaska.
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Questions about Alaska
Where is Alaska, WV?
Alaska is a historical community (former settlement) in Fayette County, West Virginia, 3.9 miles NW of Thurmond.
What county is Alaska in?
Alaska is in Fayette County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Alaska, WV?
The ZIP code for Alaska is 25936.
What is the nearest town to Alaska?
Thurmond, 3.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Alaska?
Yes. The closest is Ada: I-77 - WV MM 1.2 - (West Virginia DMS), 43.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Alaska?
July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Alaska?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Alaska?
About 47.9 inches (1,216 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Alaska?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Alaska?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Alaska have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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