Owls Head, NY
Unincorporated community in Franklin County, New York
Owls Head is a small unincorporated community in Franklin County, New York. It is 9.8 miles NW of Malone, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 12969.
Owls Head at a glance
- State
- New York
- County
- Franklin County
- ZIP code
- 12969
- Nearest town
- Malone (9.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 44.7344, -74.1692
Weather in Owls Head now
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Owls Head weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Owls Head.
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What is the weather usually like in Owls Head?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 77°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 6°F average low
- 39.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,014 mm
- 98.1 insnowfall per year · 249 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Owls Head: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MALONE, NY US (USC00304996), adjusted for the elevation of Owls Head.
Owls Head weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Owls Head through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:28 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 15 min |
| February | 6:55 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 31 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:04 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:10 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| May | 5:26 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| June | 5:08 AM | 8:45 PM | 15 h 37 min |
| July | 5:23 AM | 8:41 PM | 15 h 17 min |
| August | 5:57 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| September | 6:34 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:13 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| November | 6:52 AM | 4:30 PM | 9 h 37 min |
| December | 7:25 AM | 4:18 PM | 8 h 52 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Owls Head?
Owls Head 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 6°F (-15°C).
It gets about 39.9 inches (1,014 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 98 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Owls Head 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 Owls Head
The closest live webcam is Village of Saranac Lake: Hoel Pond, 27.5 miles S of Owls Head.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Owls Head.
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Questions about Owls Head
Where is Owls Head, NY?
Owls Head is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, New York, 9.8 miles NW of Malone.
What county is Owls Head in?
Owls Head is in Franklin County, New York.
What is the ZIP code of Owls Head, NY?
The ZIP code for Owls Head is 12969.
What is the nearest town to Owls Head?
Malone, 9.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Owls Head?
Yes. The closest is Village of Saranac Lake: Hoel Pond, 27.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Owls Head?
July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Owls Head?
January, with an average low of 6°F (-15°C).
How much does it rain in Owls Head?
About 39.9 inches (1,014 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Owls Head?
Yes, about 98 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Owls Head?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Owls Head have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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