Alpheus, WV
Unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia
Alpheus is a small unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia. It is 1.4 miles E of Gary, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24836.
Alpheus at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- McDowell County
- ZIP code
- 24836
- Nearest town
- Gary (1.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.3681, -81.5611
Weather in Alpheus now
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Alpheus weather by the hour
Alpheus weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Alpheus.
This week in Alpheus
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Alpheus
What is the weather usually like in Alpheus?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 48.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,233 mm
- 20.0 insnowfall per year · 51 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Alpheus: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ELKHORN, WV US (USC00462709), adjusted for the elevation of Alpheus.
Alpheus weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Alpheus through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:33 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 7:13 AM | 6:07 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:35 AM | 7:34 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:49 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:15 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 6:03 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 6:16 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:41 AM | 8:20 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 7:07 AM | 7:35 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:33 AM | 6:50 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:04 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:31 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Alpheus?
Alpheus has a oceanic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 48.5 inches (1,233 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 20 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Alpheus is May–June and August–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 Alpheus
The closest live webcam is Bluefield: US-460 - Leatherwood Ln, 19.7 miles SE of Alpheus.
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Questions about Alpheus
Where is Alpheus, WV?
Alpheus is an unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia, 1.4 miles E of Gary.
What county is Alpheus in?
Alpheus is in McDowell County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Alpheus, WV?
The ZIP code for Alpheus is 24836.
What is the nearest town to Alpheus?
Gary, 1.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Alpheus?
Yes. The closest is Bluefield: US-460 - Leatherwood Ln, 19.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Alpheus?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Alpheus?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Alpheus?
About 48.5 inches (1,233 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Alpheus?
Yes, about 20 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Alpheus?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Alpheus have?
Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).
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