Driftwood, NY
Unincorporated community in Chautauqua County, New York
Driftwood is a small unincorporated community in Chautauqua County, New York. It is 1.8 miles S of Lakewood, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 14742.
Driftwood at a glance
- State
- New York
- County
- Chautauqua County
- ZIP code
- 14742
- Nearest town
- Lakewood (1.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 42.1239, -79.3294
Weather in Driftwood now
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Driftwood weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Driftwood.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Driftwood
What is the weather usually like in Driftwood?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 16°F average low
- 45.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,167 mm
- 98.4 insnowfall per year · 250 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Driftwood: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JAMESTOWN 4 ENE, NY US (USC00304207), adjusted for the elevation of Driftwood.
Driftwood weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Driftwood through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:41 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 30 min |
| February | 7:11 AM | 5:51 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| March | 7:27 AM | 7:25 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:34 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| June | 5:39 AM | 8:56 PM | 15 h 17 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:53 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| August | 6:23 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 55 min |
| September | 6:56 AM | 7:28 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:28 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| November | 7:06 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| December | 7:37 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 10 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Driftwood?
Driftwood has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).
It gets about 45.9 inches (1,167 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 98 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Driftwood 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 Driftwood
The closest live webcam is Village of Lakewood: Elk City - State Park, Kansas (USA), 2.4 miles S of Driftwood.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Driftwood.
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Questions about Driftwood
Where is Driftwood, NY?
Driftwood is an unincorporated community in Chautauqua County, New York, 1.8 miles S of Lakewood.
What county is Driftwood in?
Driftwood is in Chautauqua County, New York.
What is the ZIP code of Driftwood, NY?
The ZIP code for Driftwood is 14742.
What is the nearest town to Driftwood?
Lakewood, 1.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Driftwood?
Yes. The closest is Village of Lakewood: Elk City - State Park, Kansas (USA), 2.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Driftwood?
July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Driftwood?
February, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Driftwood?
About 45.9 inches (1,167 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Driftwood?
Yes, about 98 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Driftwood?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Driftwood have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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