Derrick, NY

Unincorporated community in Franklin County, New York

Derrick is a small unincorporated community in Franklin County, New York. It is 9.5 miles S of Tupper Lake, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 12973.

Derrick at a glance

State
New York
County
Franklin County
ZIP code
12973
Nearest town
Tupper Lake (9.5 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
44.3667, -74.4800

Weather in Derrick now

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Derrick weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Derrick.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Derrick

What is the weather usually like in Derrick?

Dfb
Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

-1°20°41°61°82°25°4°Jan29°5°Feb37°14°Mar50°28°Apr65°41°May73°50°Jun77°54°Jul76°53°Aug69°45°Sep55°35°Oct42°25°Nov31°13°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.3"Jan2.6"Feb3.1"Mar3.8"Apr3.8"May4.6"Jun4.3"Jul4.2"Aug3.9"Sep4.4"Oct3.7"Nov3.5"Dec

Best time to visit Derrick: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TUPPER LAKE SUNMOUNT, NY US (USC00308631), adjusted for the elevation of Derrick.

Derrick weather month by month

January
25° 4°F
3.3 in of rain · 11 wet days
February
29° 5°F
2.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
March
37° 14°F
3.1 in of rain · 9 wet days
April
50° 28°F
3.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
65° 41°F
3.8 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
73° 50°F
4.6 in of rain · 10 wet days
July
77° 54°F
4.3 in of rain · 9 wet days
August
76° 53°F
4.2 in of rain · 9 wet days
September
69° 45°F
3.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
October
55° 35°F
4.4 in of rain · 10 wet days
November
42° 25°F
3.7 in of rain · 10 wet days
December
31° 13°F
3.5 in of rain · 11 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Derrick through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:28 AM4:46 PM9 h 17 min
February6:55 AM5:28 PM10 h 32 min
March7:08 AM7:05 PM11 h 57 min
April6:12 AM7:43 PM13 h 31 min
May5:28 AM8:19 PM14 h 51 min
June5:11 AM8:45 PM15 h 34 min
July5:26 AM8:41 PM15 h 15 min
August5:59 AM8:04 PM14 h 5 min
September6:35 AM7:10 PM12 h 34 min
October7:11 AM6:15 PM11 h 3 min
November6:52 AM4:32 PM9 h 39 min
December7:25 AM4:20 PM8 h 55 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Derrick?

Derrick has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 4°F (-16°C).

It gets about 45.1 inches (1,144 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Derrick 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 Derrick

The closest live webcam is Franklin: Hoel Pond Road - Home Pond, 6.8 miles E of Derrick.

Franklin: Hoel Pond Road - Home Pondunknown · 6.8 mi EOn Windy
Village of Saranac Lake: Hoel PondVillage of Saranac Lake · 6.8 mi EOn Windy
Village of Lake Placid › South-east: Mirror LakeVillage of Lake Placid · 25.1 mi EOn Windy
Village of Lake Placid › South-east: Lake Placid Olympic Ski Jumping ComplexVillage of Lake Placid · 25.1 mi EOn Windy
Village of Lake Placid › South: Lake PlacidVillage of Lake Placid · 25.8 mi EOn Windy
Lake Placid › NorthLake Placid · 27.8 mi EOn Windy
Lake Placid › South-westLake Placid · 28.4 mi EOn Windy
Lake Placid: Whiteface MountainLake Placid · 28.7 mi EOn Windy
Lake Placid › West: legacy lodgeLake Placid · 29.9 mi EOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Derrick.

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Questions about Derrick

Where is Derrick, NY?

Derrick is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, New York, 9.5 miles S of Tupper Lake.

What county is Derrick in?

Derrick is in Franklin County, New York.

What is the ZIP code of Derrick, NY?

The ZIP code for Derrick is 12973.

What is the nearest town to Derrick?

Tupper Lake, 9.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Derrick?

Yes. The closest is Franklin: Hoel Pond Road - Home Pond, 6.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Derrick?

July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).

What is the coldest month in Derrick?

January, with an average low of 4°F (-16°C).

How much does it rain in Derrick?

About 45.1 inches (1,144 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Derrick?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Derrick?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Derrick have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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