Birchton, NY
Unincorporated community in Saratoga County, New York
Birchton is a small unincorporated community in Saratoga County, New York. It is 3.4 miles W of Galway, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 12863.
Birchton at a glance
- State
- New York
- County
- Saratoga County
- ZIP code
- 12863
- Nearest town
- Galway (3.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 43.0008, -73.9686
Weather in Birchton now
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Birchton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Birchton.
This week in Birchton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Birchton
What is the weather usually like in Birchton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 14°F average low
- 46.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,178 mm
- 63.5 insnowfall per year · 161 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Birchton: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SARATOGA SPRINGS 4 SW, NY US (USC00307484), adjusted for the elevation of Birchton.
Birchton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Birchton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 25 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 37 min |
| March | 7:05 AM | 7:03 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:12 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| May | 5:30 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| June | 5:14 AM | 8:38 PM | 15 h 24 min |
| July | 5:29 AM | 8:34 PM | 15 h 5 min |
| August | 6:00 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| September | 6:34 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:14 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| November | 6:47 AM | 4:33 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 4:23 PM | 9 h 4 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Birchton?
Birchton has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 14°F (-10°C).
It gets about 46.4 inches (1,178 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 64 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Birchton 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 Birchton
The closest live webcam is Northampton: Hudson River-Black River Regulating District, 16.2 miles NW of Birchton.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Birchton.
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Other communities near Birchton
- South Galway Corner1.4 mi N
- West Corners1.7 mi NW
- West Milton3.2 mi NE
- West Charlton4.1 mi SW
- Mosherville4.9 mi NW
- Rock City Falls4.9 mi NE
- Ruback Camp5.2 mi W
- Factory Village5.4 mi E
- Kimball Corners5.5 mi NW
- Komar Park6.3 mi S
- Tucker Heights6.5 mi S
- Shaw Corners6.5 mi NW
- West Galway6.7 mi W
- Wheeler Estates6.9 mi S
- Hoeseville7.0 mi W
Questions about Birchton
Where is Birchton, NY?
Birchton is an unincorporated community in Saratoga County, New York, 3.4 miles W of Galway.
What county is Birchton in?
Birchton is in Saratoga County, New York.
What is the ZIP code of Birchton, NY?
The ZIP code for Birchton is 12863.
What is the nearest town to Birchton?
Galway, 3.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Birchton?
Yes. The closest is Northampton: Hudson River-Black River Regulating District, 16.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Birchton?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Birchton?
January, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Birchton?
About 46.4 inches (1,178 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Birchton?
Yes, about 64 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Birchton?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Birchton have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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