Rector, NY

Unincorporated community in Lewis County, New York

Rector is a small unincorporated community in Lewis County, New York. It is 9.5 miles N of Copenhagen, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 13626.

Rector at a glance

State
New York
County
Lewis County
ZIP code
13626
Nearest town
Copenhagen (9.5 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
43.7556, -75.6772

Weather in Rector now

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Rector weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rector

What is the weather usually like in Rector?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

3°23°43°63°83°27°8°Jan29°9°Feb38°19°Mar52°32°Apr66°43°May74°53°Jun78°57°Jul77°55°Aug70°47°Sep57°38°Oct44°28°Nov33°17°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.5"Jan2.6"Feb2.6"Mar3.1"Apr3.4"May3.7"Jun3.5"Jul3.8"Aug3.5"Sep4.6"Oct3.8"Nov3.8"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LOWVILLE, NY US (USC00304912), adjusted for the elevation of Rector.

Rector weather month by month

January
27° 8°F
3.5 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 35.6 in of snow
February
29° 9°F
2.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 29.6 in of snow
March
38° 19°F
2.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 15.8 in of snow
April
52° 32°F
3.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 4.1 in of snow
May
66° 43°F
3.4 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
June
74° 53°F
3.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
78° 57°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
77° 55°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
70° 47°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
57° 38°F
4.6 in of rain · 10 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
November
44° 28°F
3.8 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 9.4 in of snow
December
33° 17°F
3.8 in of rain · 10 wet days❄ 31.9 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Rector through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:31 AM4:52 PM9 h 21 min
February6:59 AM5:34 PM10 h 34 min
March7:12 AM7:10 PM11 h 57 min
April6:17 AM7:47 PM13 h 29 min
May5:35 AM8:22 PM14 h 47 min
June5:18 AM8:48 PM15 h 29 min
July5:33 AM8:44 PM15 h 10 min
August6:05 AM8:08 PM14 h 2 min
September6:40 AM7:14 PM12 h 33 min
October7:15 AM6:20 PM11 h 5 min
November6:55 AM4:38 PM9 h 43 min
December7:28 AM4:27 PM8 h 59 min

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

What is the weather like in Rector?

Rector has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 78°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 8°F (-13°C).

It gets about 41.8 inches (1,062 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 127 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Rector 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 Rector

The closest live webcam is Village of Brownville › South-east: New York 12, 25.0 miles NW of Rector.

Village of Brownville › South-east: New York 12Village of Brownville · 25.0 mi NWOn Windy
Thendara: Christy's MotelThendara · 34.9 mi EOn Windy
Town of Webb › North-eastunknown · 35.3 mi EOn Windy
Franklin: Hoel Pond Road - Home Pondunknown · 78.2 mi NEOn Windy
Village of Saranac Lake: Hoel PondVillage of Saranac Lake · 78.2 mi NEOn Windy
Town of Johnsburgunknown · 83.6 mi EOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rector.

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Questions about Rector

Where is Rector, NY?

Rector is an unincorporated community in Lewis County, New York, 9.5 miles N of Copenhagen.

What county is Rector in?

Rector is in Lewis County, New York.

What is the ZIP code of Rector, NY?

The ZIP code for Rector is 13626.

What is the nearest town to Rector?

Copenhagen, 9.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Rector?

Yes. The closest is Village of Brownville › South-east: New York 12, 25.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Rector?

July, with an average high of 78°F (26°C).

What is the coldest month in Rector?

January, with an average low of 8°F (-13°C).

How much does it rain in Rector?

About 41.8 inches (1,062 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.

Does it snow in Rector?

Yes, about 127 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Rector?

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

What climate does Rector have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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