Loon Lake, NY

Unincorporated community in Franklin County, New York

Loon Lake is a small unincorporated community in Franklin County, New York. It is 12.6 miles SW of Paul Smiths, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 12989.

Loon Lake at a glance

State
New York
County
Franklin County
ZIP code
12989
Nearest town
Paul Smiths (12.6 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
44.5517, -74.0572

Weather in Loon Lake now

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Loon Lake weather by the hour

Loon Lake weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Loon Lake.

This week in Loon Lake

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Loon Lake

What is the weather usually like in Loon Lake?

Dfb
Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

-3°18°40°61°82°25°2°Jan28°3°Feb37°12°Mar50°26°Apr64°37°May72°46°Jun77°51°Jul75°49°Aug68°41°Sep54°32°Oct42°22°Nov30°11°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.9"Jan1.5"Feb2.0"Mar3.1"Apr3.7"May4.4"Jun4.1"Jul3.6"Aug3.5"Sep3.9"Oct2.8"Nov2.2"Dec

Best time to visit Loon Lake: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SARANAC RGNL AP, NY US (USW00094740), adjusted for the elevation of Loon Lake.

Loon Lake weather month by month

January
25° 2°F
1.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
February
28° 3°F
1.5 in of rain · 4 wet days
March
37° 12°F
2.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
April
50° 26°F
3.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
64° 37°F
3.7 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
72° 46°F
4.4 in of rain · 10 wet days
July
77° 51°F
4.1 in of rain · 9 wet days
August
75° 49°F
3.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
68° 41°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
54° 32°F
3.9 in of rain · 9 wet days
November
42° 22°F
2.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
December
30° 11°F
2.2 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Loon Lake through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:27 AM4:43 PM9 h 16 min
February6:54 AM5:26 PM10 h 32 min
March7:06 AM7:03 PM11 h 57 min
April6:10 AM7:42 PM13 h 32 min
May5:26 AM8:18 PM14 h 52 min
June5:08 AM8:44 PM15 h 35 min
July5:24 AM8:40 PM15 h 16 min
August5:57 AM8:03 PM14 h 5 min
September6:34 AM7:08 PM12 h 34 min
October7:10 AM6:13 PM11 h 3 min
November6:51 AM4:30 PM9 h 38 min
December7:24 AM4:18 PM8 h 54 min

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

What is the weather like in Loon Lake?

Loon Lake has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 2°F (-17°C).

It gets about 36.6 inches (930 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Loon Lake 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 Loon Lake

The closest live webcam is Au Sable Forks › East: Marble Mountain Trailhead, 14.7 miles SE of Loon Lake.

Au Sable Forks › East: Marble Mountain Trailheadunknown · 14.7 mi SEOn Windy
Lake Placid › South-westLake Placid · 15.0 mi SEOn Windy
Lake Placid: Whiteface MountainLake Placid · 15.1 mi SEOn Windy
Lake Placid › West: legacy lodgeLake Placid · 16.0 mi SEOn Windy
Village of Lake Placid › West: The SlidesVillage of Lake Placid · 16.6 mi SEOn Windy
Village of Lake Placid › South-east: Mirror LakeVillage of Lake Placid · 18.2 mi SOn Windy
Village of Lake Placid › South-east: Lake Placid Olympic Ski Jumping ComplexVillage of Lake Placid · 18.9 mi SOn Windy
Franklin: Hoel Pond Road - Home Pondunknown · 19.5 mi SWOn Windy
Village of Saranac Lake: Hoel PondVillage of Saranac Lake · 19.5 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Loon Lake.

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Questions about Loon Lake

Where is Loon Lake, NY?

Loon Lake is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, New York, 12.6 miles SW of Paul Smiths.

What county is Loon Lake in?

Loon Lake is in Franklin County, New York.

What is the ZIP code of Loon Lake, NY?

The ZIP code for Loon Lake is 12989.

What is the nearest town to Loon Lake?

Paul Smiths, 12.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Loon Lake?

Yes. The closest is Au Sable Forks › East: Marble Mountain Trailhead, 14.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Loon Lake?

July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).

What is the coldest month in Loon Lake?

January, with an average low of 2°F (-17°C).

How much does it rain in Loon Lake?

About 36.6 inches (930 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Loon Lake?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Loon Lake?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Loon Lake have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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