Medusa, NY
Unincorporated community in Albany County, New York
Medusa is a small unincorporated community in Albany County, New York. It is 5.0 miles W of Preston-Potter Hollow, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 12120.
Medusa at a glance
- State
- New York
- County
- Albany County
- ZIP code
- 12120
- Nearest town
- Preston-Potter Hollow (5.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 42.4367, -74.1306
Weather in Medusa now
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Medusa weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Medusa.
This week in Medusa
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Medusa
What is the weather usually like in Medusa?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 16°F average low
- 45.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,143 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Medusa: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CAIRO 3 NW, NY US (USC00301095), adjusted for the elevation of Medusa.
Medusa weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Medusa through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 29 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 38 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:04 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:13 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| May | 5:32 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| June | 5:17 AM | 8:37 PM | 15 h 19 min |
| July | 5:31 AM | 8:33 PM | 15 h 2 min |
| August | 6:02 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:16 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| December | 7:17 AM | 4:26 PM | 9 h 8 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Medusa?
Medusa 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 45.0 inches (1,143 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Medusa 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 Medusa
The closest live webcam is Pine Hill › South: Belleayre Discovery Lodge, 27.8 miles SW of Medusa.
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Questions about Medusa
Where is Medusa, NY?
Medusa is an unincorporated community in Albany County, New York, 5.0 miles W of Preston-Potter Hollow.
What county is Medusa in?
Medusa is in Albany County, New York.
What is the ZIP code of Medusa, NY?
The ZIP code for Medusa is 12120.
What is the nearest town to Medusa?
Preston-Potter Hollow, 5.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Medusa?
Yes. The closest is Pine Hill › South: Belleayre Discovery Lodge, 27.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Medusa?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Medusa?
January, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Medusa?
About 45.0 inches (1,143 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in Medusa?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Medusa?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Medusa have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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