Best, NY
Unincorporated community in Rensselaer County, New York
Best is a small unincorporated community in Rensselaer County, New York. It is 2.7 miles NE of West Sand Lake, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 12061.
Best at a glance
- State
- New York
- County
- Rensselaer County
- ZIP code
- 12061
- Nearest town
- West Sand Lake (2.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 42.6156, -73.6378
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Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Best.
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What is the weather usually like in Best?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 17°F average low
- 42.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,069 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Best: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TROY L&D, NY US (USC00308600), adjusted for the elevation of Best.
Best weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Best through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 27 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 38 min |
| March | 7:04 AM | 7:02 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:11 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| May | 5:30 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| June | 5:14 AM | 8:35 PM | 15 h 21 min |
| July | 5:28 AM | 8:32 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| August | 6:00 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| September | 6:33 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:06 AM | 6:14 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 6:44 AM | 4:33 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| December | 7:16 AM | 4:23 PM | 9 h 7 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Best?
Best has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 17°F (-8°C).
It gets about 42.1 inches (1,069 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Best 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 Best
The closest live webcam is Town of Sand Lake › North-west, 5.0 miles NE of Best.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Best.
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Questions about Best
Where is Best, NY?
Best is an unincorporated community in Rensselaer County, New York, 2.7 miles NE of West Sand Lake.
What county is Best in?
Best is in Rensselaer County, New York.
What is the ZIP code of Best, NY?
The ZIP code for Best is 12061.
What is the nearest town to Best?
West Sand Lake, 2.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Best?
Yes. The closest is Town of Sand Lake › North-west, 5.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Best?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Best?
January, with an average low of 17°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Best?
About 42.1 inches (1,069 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Best?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Best?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Best have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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