Elsmere, NY
Unincorporated community in Albany County, New York
Elsmere is a small unincorporated community in Albany County, New York. It is 3.2 miles N of Albany, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 12209.
Elsmere at a glance
- State
- New York
- County
- Albany County
- ZIP code
- 12209
- Nearest town
- Albany (3.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 42.6217, -73.8186
Weather in Elsmere now
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Elsmere weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Elsmere.
This week in Elsmere
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Elsmere
What is the weather usually like in Elsmere?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 16°F average low
- 40.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,033 mm
- 59.2 insnowfall per year · 150 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Elsmere: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ALBANY AP, NY US (USW00014735), adjusted for the elevation of Elsmere.
Elsmere weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Elsmere through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 27 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 38 min |
| March | 7:05 AM | 7:02 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:11 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| May | 5:31 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| June | 5:15 AM | 8:36 PM | 15 h 21 min |
| July | 5:29 AM | 8:32 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| August | 6:00 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| September | 6:33 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:14 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 6:45 AM | 4:34 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| December | 7:16 AM | 4:24 PM | 9 h 7 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Elsmere?
Elsmere 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 16°F (-9°C).
It gets about 40.7 inches (1,033 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 59 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Elsmere 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 Elsmere
The closest live webcam is Town of Sand Lake › North-west, 13.7 miles E of Elsmere.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Elsmere.
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Other communities near Elsmere
- Houcks Corners2.0 mi SW
- Karlsfeld2.2 mi NW
- Slingerlands2.4 mi W
- Unionville3.8 mi W
- Wemple3.9 mi SE
- Feura Bush4.3 mi SW
- McKownville4.6 mi N
- West Albany4.7 mi NE
- South Albany5.1 mi S
- Beckers Corners5.1 mi S
- Sherwood Park5.2 mi E
- Rosemont Park5.9 mi NE
- Van Allen Park6.0 mi NE
- Stony Point6.1 mi SE
- Spawn Hollow6.2 mi SW
Questions about Elsmere
Where is Elsmere, NY?
Elsmere is an unincorporated community in Albany County, New York, 3.2 miles N of Albany.
What county is Elsmere in?
Elsmere is in Albany County, New York.
What is the ZIP code of Elsmere, NY?
The ZIP code for Elsmere is 12209.
What is the nearest town to Elsmere?
Albany, 3.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Elsmere?
Yes. The closest is Town of Sand Lake › North-west, 13.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Elsmere?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Elsmere?
January, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Elsmere?
About 40.7 inches (1,033 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Elsmere?
Yes, about 59 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Elsmere?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Elsmere have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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