Saint Elmo, NY

Unincorporated community in Ulster County, New York

Saint Elmo is a small unincorporated community in Ulster County, New York. It is 1.8 miles NW of Wallkill, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 12586.

Saint Elmo at a glance

State
New York
County
Ulster County
ZIP code
12586
Nearest town
Wallkill (1.8 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
41.5886, -74.1419

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Saint Elmo weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Saint Elmo

What is the weather usually like in Saint Elmo?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

10°30°50°70°90°36°15°Jan39°17°Feb47°26°Mar60°37°Apr71°47°May80°56°Jun85°61°Jul83°59°Aug76°51°Sep64°40°Oct52°31°Nov41°23°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.0"Jan2.7"Feb3.6"Mar3.7"Apr3.8"May4.4"Jun4.0"Jul4.5"Aug4.3"Sep4.7"Oct3.2"Nov3.6"Dec

Best time to visit Saint Elmo: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WALDEN 1 ESE, NY US (USC00308906), adjusted for the elevation of Saint Elmo.

Saint Elmo weather month by month

January
36° 15°F
3.0 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 11.3 in of snow
February
39° 17°F
2.7 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 11.2 in of snow
March
47° 26°F
3.6 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 10.7 in of snow
April
60° 37°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
May
71° 47°F
3.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
80° 56°F
4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
85° 61°F
4.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
83° 59°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
76° 51°F
4.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
64° 40°F
4.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
52° 31°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.1 in of snow
December
41° 23°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 9.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Saint Elmo through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:19 AM4:52 PM9 h 33 min
February6:49 AM5:31 PM10 h 41 min
March7:06 AM7:04 PM11 h 58 min
April6:14 AM7:38 PM13 h 23 min
May5:35 AM8:10 PM14 h 35 min
June5:20 AM8:34 PM15 h 13 min
July5:34 AM8:30 PM14 h 56 min
August6:04 AM7:57 PM13 h 53 min
September6:35 AM7:07 PM12 h 31 min
October7:07 AM6:17 PM11 h 9 min
November6:44 AM4:38 PM9 h 53 min
December7:14 AM4:28 PM9 h 14 min

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

What is the weather like in Saint Elmo?

Saint Elmo has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 15°F (-9°C).

It gets about 45.4 inches (1,153 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 44 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Saint Elmo 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 Saint Elmo

The closest live webcam is Village of Washingtonville › North-east: Moodna Creek, 11.2 miles S of Saint Elmo.

Village of Washingtonville › North-east: Moodna CreekVillage of Washingtonville · 11.2 mi SOn Windy
Westfall TownshipWestfall Township · 33.6 mi SWOn Windy
DanburyDanbury · 34.8 mi EOn Windy
Milan › West: Spring LakesMilan · 34.9 mi NEOn Windy
DanburyDanbury · 37.0 mi EOn Windy
DanburyDanbury · 37.4 mi EOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Saint Elmo.

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Questions about Saint Elmo

Where is Saint Elmo, NY?

Saint Elmo is an unincorporated community in Ulster County, New York, 1.8 miles NW of Wallkill.

What county is Saint Elmo in?

Saint Elmo is in Ulster County, New York.

What is the ZIP code of Saint Elmo, NY?

The ZIP code for Saint Elmo is 12586.

What is the nearest town to Saint Elmo?

Wallkill, 1.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Saint Elmo?

Yes. The closest is Village of Washingtonville › North-east: Moodna Creek, 11.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Saint Elmo?

July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Saint Elmo?

January, with an average low of 15°F (-9°C).

How much does it rain in Saint Elmo?

About 45.4 inches (1,153 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.

Does it snow in Saint Elmo?

Yes, about 44 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Saint Elmo?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Saint Elmo have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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