Root Center, NY
Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, New York
Root Center is a small unincorporated community in Montgomery County, New York. It is 6.4 miles W of Ames, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 12166.
Root Center at a glance
- State
- New York
- County
- Montgomery County
- ZIP code
- 12166
- Nearest town
- Ames (6.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 42.8231, -74.4761
Weather in Root Center now
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Root Center weather by the hour
Root Center weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Root Center.
This week in Root Center
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Root Center
What is the weather usually like in Root Center?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 40.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,034 mm
- 53.5 insnowfall per year · 136 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Root Center: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station COBLESKILL 2 ESE, NY US (USC00301595), adjusted for the elevation of Root Center.
Root Center weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Root Center through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 26 min |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 37 min |
| March | 7:07 AM | 7:05 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:14 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| May | 5:33 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| June | 5:17 AM | 8:39 PM | 15 h 22 min |
| July | 5:31 AM | 8:36 PM | 15 h 4 min |
| August | 6:03 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| September | 6:36 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:17 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 6:48 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| December | 7:20 AM | 4:26 PM | 9 h 6 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Root Center?
Root Center has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 40.7 inches (1,034 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 54 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Root Center 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 Root Center
The closest live webcam is Northampton: Hudson River-Black River Regulating District, 26.9 miles NE of Root Center.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Root Center.
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Questions about Root Center
Where is Root Center, NY?
Root Center is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, New York, 6.4 miles W of Ames.
What county is Root Center in?
Root Center is in Montgomery County, New York.
What is the ZIP code of Root Center, NY?
The ZIP code for Root Center is 12166.
What is the nearest town to Root Center?
Ames, 6.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Root Center?
Yes. The closest is Northampton: Hudson River-Black River Regulating District, 26.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Root Center?
July, with an average high of 80°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Root Center?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Root Center?
About 40.7 inches (1,034 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Root Center?
Yes, about 54 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Root Center?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Root Center have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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