Firthcliffe Heights, NY

Unincorporated community in Orange County, New York

Firthcliffe Heights is a small unincorporated community in Orange County, New York. It is 0.8 miles N of Vails Gate, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 12553.

Firthcliffe Heights at a glance

State
New York
County
Orange County
ZIP code
12553
Nearest town
Vails Gate (0.8 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
41.4483, -74.0578

Weather in Firthcliffe Heights now

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Firthcliffe Heights weather for the next 7 days

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Firthcliffe Heights

What is the weather usually like in Firthcliffe Heights?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

16°35°53°72°90°36°21°Jan39°22°Feb47°29°Mar60°40°Apr71°51°May80°60°Jun85°65°Jul83°64°Aug76°57°Sep63°46°Oct51°35°Nov41°27°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.8"Jan2.9"Feb4.0"Mar4.0"Apr3.8"May4.6"Jun4.6"Jul5.0"Aug4.6"Sep5.3"Oct4.2"Nov4.6"Dec

Best time to visit Firthcliffe Heights: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WEST POINT, NY US (USC00309292), adjusted for the elevation of Firthcliffe Heights.

Firthcliffe Heights weather month by month

January
36° 21°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 11.1 in of snow
February
39° 22°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 7.1 in of snow
March
47° 29°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 9.6 in of snow
April
60° 40°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
May
71° 51°F
3.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
80° 60°F
4.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
85° 65°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
83° 64°F
5.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
76° 57°F
4.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
63° 46°F
5.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
November
51° 35°F
4.2 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
December
41° 27°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 7.0 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Firthcliffe Heights through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:18 AM4:53 PM9 h 34 min
February6:49 AM5:31 PM10 h 41 min
March7:06 AM7:04 PM11 h 58 min
April6:14 AM7:37 PM13 h 23 min
May5:35 AM8:09 PM14 h 34 min
June5:20 AM8:33 PM15 h 12 min
July5:34 AM8:30 PM14 h 55 min
August6:04 AM7:57 PM13 h 53 min
September6:35 AM7:07 PM12 h 31 min
October7:07 AM6:16 PM11 h 9 min
November6:43 AM4:38 PM9 h 54 min
December7:13 AM4:28 PM9 h 15 min

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

What is the weather like in Firthcliffe Heights?

Firthcliffe Heights has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).

It gets about 51.5 inches (1,307 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 36 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Firthcliffe Heights 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 Firthcliffe Heights

The closest live webcam is Village of Washingtonville › North-east: Moodna Creek, 5.8 miles W of Firthcliffe Heights.

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Questions about Firthcliffe Heights

Where is Firthcliffe Heights, NY?

Firthcliffe Heights is an unincorporated community in Orange County, New York, 0.8 miles N of Vails Gate.

What county is Firthcliffe Heights in?

Firthcliffe Heights is in Orange County, New York.

What is the ZIP code of Firthcliffe Heights, NY?

The ZIP code for Firthcliffe Heights is 12553.

What is the nearest town to Firthcliffe Heights?

Vails Gate, 0.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Firthcliffe Heights?

Yes. The closest is Village of Washingtonville › North-east: Moodna Creek, 5.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Firthcliffe Heights?

July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Firthcliffe Heights?

January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).

How much does it rain in Firthcliffe Heights?

About 51.5 inches (1,307 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.

Does it snow in Firthcliffe Heights?

Yes, about 36 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Firthcliffe Heights?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Firthcliffe Heights have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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