Dresden, NY
Unincorporated community in Washington County, New York
Dresden is a small unincorporated community in Washington County, New York. It is 3.4 miles SE of West Haven, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 12861.
Dresden at a glance
- State
- New York
- County
- Washington County
- ZIP code
- 12861
- Nearest town
- West Haven (3.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 43.6725, -73.4111
Weather in Dresden now
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Dresden weather by the hour
Dresden weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dresden.
This week in Dresden
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dresden
What is the weather usually like in Dresden?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 42.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,081 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dresden: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WHITEHALL, NY US (USC00309389), adjusted for the elevation of Dresden.
Dresden weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dresden through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 21 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 34 min |
| March | 7:03 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:08 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| May | 5:26 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| June | 5:09 AM | 8:38 PM | 15 h 29 min |
| July | 5:24 AM | 8:34 PM | 15 h 10 min |
| August | 5:57 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| September | 6:31 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:06 AM | 6:11 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 4:30 PM | 9 h 43 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 4:19 PM | 9 h 0 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Dresden?
Dresden has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 42.5 inches (1,081 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Dresden 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 Dresden
The closest live webcam is Fair Haven: VT-22A North, 7.9 miles SE of Dresden.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dresden.
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- Dresden Center3.2 mi SW
- Putnam Station4.6 mi N
- Silver Bay5.0 mi W
- Putnam5.2 mi N
- Sabbath Day Point5.2 mi W
- Sabbath Day Point5.2 mi W
- Huletts Landing5.3 mi SW
- Hague6.7 mi NW
- Stacy Crossroads7.6 mi NE
- Wright9.0 mi N
- Wright9.0 mi N
- West Castleton9.0 mi E
- Avalon Beach9.5 mi E
- Point of Pines9.6 mi E
Questions about Dresden
Where is Dresden, NY?
Dresden is an unincorporated community in Washington County, New York, 3.4 miles SE of West Haven.
What county is Dresden in?
Dresden is in Washington County, New York.
What is the ZIP code of Dresden, NY?
The ZIP code for Dresden is 12861.
What is the nearest town to Dresden?
West Haven, 3.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dresden?
Yes. The closest is Fair Haven: VT-22A North, 7.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dresden?
July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Dresden?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Dresden?
About 42.5 inches (1,081 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Dresden?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Dresden?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dresden have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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