Lewis, NY
Unincorporated community in Essex County, New York
Lewis is a small unincorporated community in Essex County, New York. It is 3.6 miles S of Elizabethtown, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 12950.
Lewis at a glance
- State
- New York
- County
- Essex County
- ZIP code
- 12950
- Nearest town
- Elizabethtown (3.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 44.2750, -73.5661
Weather in Lewis now
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Lewis weather by the hour
Lewis weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lewis.
This week in Lewis
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lewis
What is the weather usually like in Lewis?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 37.9 inprecipitation per year · 962 mm
- 63.7 insnowfall per year · 162 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lewis: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WILLSBORO 1 N, NY US (USC00309495), adjusted for the elevation of Lewis.
Lewis weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lewis through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 18 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 33 min |
| March | 7:04 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:08 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| May | 5:25 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| June | 5:07 AM | 8:41 PM | 15 h 33 min |
| July | 5:23 AM | 8:37 PM | 15 h 14 min |
| August | 5:56 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| September | 6:32 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:11 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| November | 6:48 AM | 4:29 PM | 9 h 40 min |
| December | 7:21 AM | 4:17 PM | 8 h 56 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Lewis?
Lewis 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 January, with average lows of 11°F (-12°C).
It gets about 37.9 inches (962 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 64 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Lewis 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 Lewis
The closest live webcam is Village of Lake Placid › West: The Slides, 15.6 miles W of Lewis.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Lewis.
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Questions about Lewis
Where is Lewis, NY?
Lewis is an unincorporated community in Essex County, New York, 3.6 miles S of Elizabethtown.
What county is Lewis in?
Lewis is in Essex County, New York.
What is the ZIP code of Lewis, NY?
The ZIP code for Lewis is 12950.
What is the nearest town to Lewis?
Elizabethtown, 3.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Lewis?
Yes. The closest is Village of Lake Placid › West: The Slides, 15.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Lewis?
July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Lewis?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Lewis?
About 37.9 inches (962 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Lewis?
Yes, about 64 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Lewis?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lewis have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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