Putnam, NY
Unincorporated community in Essex County, New York
Putnam is a small unincorporated community in Essex County, New York. It is 5.4 miles SE of Benson, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 12861.
Putnam at a glance
- State
- New York
- County
- Essex County
- ZIP code
- 12861
- Nearest town
- Benson (5.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 43.7467, -73.3975
Weather in Putnam now
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Putnam weather by the hour
Putnam weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Putnam.
This week in Putnam
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Putnam
What is the weather usually like in Putnam?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 42.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,081 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Putnam: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WHITEHALL, NY US (USC00309389), adjusted for the elevation of Putnam.
Putnam weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Putnam through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 21 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 34 min |
| March | 7:03 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:08 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| May | 5:26 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| June | 5:09 AM | 8:38 PM | 15 h 29 min |
| July | 5:24 AM | 8:35 PM | 15 h 10 min |
| August | 5:56 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| September | 6:31 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:06 AM | 6:11 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 4:29 PM | 9 h 43 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 4:18 PM | 8 h 59 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Putnam?
Putnam has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 42.5 inches (1,081 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Putnam 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 Putnam
The closest live webcam is Fair Haven: VT-22A North, 11.2 miles SE of Putnam.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Putnam.
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Other communities near Putnam
- Putnam Station1.4 mi SE
- Wright3.8 mi N
- Wright3.8 mi N
- Stacy Crossroads4.4 mi E
- Hague5.1 mi W
- Howes Landing5.1 mi NW
- Dresden5.2 mi S
- Silver Bay6.4 mi SW
- Hough Crossing6.8 mi NE
- Chubbs Dock7.8 mi S
- Sabbath Day Point8.0 mi SW
- Sabbath Day Point8.0 mi SW
- Dresden Center8.2 mi S
- Huletts Landing9.2 mi SW
- Street Road9.6 mi N
Questions about Putnam
Where is Putnam, NY?
Putnam is an unincorporated community in Essex County, New York, 5.4 miles SE of Benson.
What county is Putnam in?
Putnam is in Essex County, New York.
What is the ZIP code of Putnam, NY?
The ZIP code for Putnam is 12861.
What is the nearest town to Putnam?
Benson, 5.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Putnam?
Yes. The closest is Fair Haven: VT-22A North, 11.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Putnam?
July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Putnam?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Putnam?
About 42.5 inches (1,081 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Putnam?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Putnam?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Putnam have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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