Alsen, NY
Unincorporated community in Greene County, New York
Alsen is a small unincorporated community in Greene County, New York. It is 1.5 miles S of Cementon, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 12490.
Alsen at a glance
- State
- New York
- County
- Greene County
- ZIP code
- 12490
- Nearest town
- Cementon (1.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 42.1581, -73.9197
Weather in Alsen now
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Alsen weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Alsen.
This week in Alsen
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Alsen
What is the weather usually like in Alsen?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 67.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,719 mm
- 85.7 insnowfall per year · 218 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Alsen: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PLATTE CLOVE, NY US (USC00306649), adjusted for the elevation of Alsen.
Alsen weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Alsen through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 30 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| March | 7:05 AM | 7:03 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:13 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| May | 5:32 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| June | 5:17 AM | 8:35 PM | 15 h 17 min |
| July | 5:31 AM | 8:31 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| August | 6:02 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| September | 6:34 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:15 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| November | 6:44 AM | 4:35 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| December | 7:15 AM | 4:26 PM | 9 h 10 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Alsen?
Alsen has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 67.7 inches (1,719 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 86 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Alsen 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 Alsen
The closest live webcam is Milan › West: Spring Lakes, 10.5 miles SE of Alsen.
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Questions about Alsen
Where is Alsen, NY?
Alsen is an unincorporated community in Greene County, New York, 1.5 miles S of Cementon.
What county is Alsen in?
Alsen is in Greene County, New York.
What is the ZIP code of Alsen, NY?
The ZIP code for Alsen is 12490.
What is the nearest town to Alsen?
Cementon, 1.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Alsen?
Yes. The closest is Milan › West: Spring Lakes, 10.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Alsen?
July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Alsen?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Alsen?
About 67.7 inches (1,719 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Alsen?
Yes, about 86 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Alsen?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Alsen have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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