Bates, NY
Unincorporated community in Albany County, New York
Bates is a small unincorporated community in Albany County, New York. It is 2.5 miles E of Preston-Potter Hollow, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 12469.
Bates at a glance
- State
- New York
- County
- Albany County
- ZIP code
- 12469
- Nearest town
- Preston-Potter Hollow (2.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 42.4464, -74.2747
Weather in Bates now
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Bates weather by the hour
Bates weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Bates.
This week in Bates
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Bates
What is the weather usually like in Bates?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 81°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 44.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,137 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Bates: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LANSING MANOR, NY US (USC00304575), adjusted for the elevation of Bates.
Bates weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Bates through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 28 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 38 min |
| March | 7:07 AM | 7:04 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:14 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| May | 5:33 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| June | 5:17 AM | 8:37 PM | 15 h 20 min |
| July | 5:32 AM | 8:34 PM | 15 h 2 min |
| August | 6:02 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:16 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 4:26 PM | 9 h 8 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Bates?
Bates 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 11°F (-12°C).
It gets about 44.8 inches (1,137 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Bates 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 Bates
The closest live webcam is Pine Hill › South: Belleayre Discovery Lodge, 24.0 miles SW of Bates.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Bates.
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Other communities near Bates
- Livingstonville2.9 mi N
- Potter Hollow3.0 mi SE
- Preston Hollow3.4 mi E
- West Durham4.3 mi SE
- Hawversville5.0 mi N
- Durham6.1 mi SE
- Medusa7.4 mi E
- Owlsville7.5 mi W
- Rensselaerville8.5 mi NE
- Rensselaerville8.5 mi NE
- West Conesville8.9 mi SW
- Smith Corner8.9 mi E
- West Settlement9.3 mi SW
- Lambs Corner10.2 mi E
- Fultonham10.4 mi NW
Questions about Bates
Where is Bates, NY?
Bates is an unincorporated community in Albany County, New York, 2.5 miles E of Preston-Potter Hollow.
What county is Bates in?
Bates is in Albany County, New York.
What is the ZIP code of Bates, NY?
The ZIP code for Bates is 12469.
What is the nearest town to Bates?
Preston-Potter Hollow, 2.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Bates?
Yes. The closest is Pine Hill › South: Belleayre Discovery Lodge, 24.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Bates?
July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Bates?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Bates?
About 44.8 inches (1,137 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Bates?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Bates?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Bates have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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