Saxton, NY
Unincorporated community in Greene County, New York
Saxton is a small unincorporated community in Greene County, New York. It is 2.6 miles NW of Palenville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 12463.
Saxton at a glance
- State
- New York
- County
- Greene County
- ZIP code
- 12463
- Nearest town
- Palenville (2.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 42.1578, -73.9947
Weather in Saxton now
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Saxton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Saxton.
This week in Saxton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Saxton
What is the weather usually like in Saxton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 67.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,719 mm
- 85.7 insnowfall per year · 218 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Saxton: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PLATTE CLOVE, NY US (USC00306649), adjusted for the elevation of Saxton.
Saxton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Saxton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 30 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| March | 7:05 AM | 7:03 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:13 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| May | 5:33 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| June | 5:17 AM | 8:35 PM | 15 h 17 min |
| July | 5:31 AM | 8:32 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| August | 6:02 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| September | 6:34 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:15 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| November | 6:45 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| December | 7:15 AM | 4:26 PM | 9 h 10 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Saxton?
Saxton has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 67.7 inches (1,719 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 86 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Saxton 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 Saxton
The closest live webcam is Milan › West: Spring Lakes, 13.0 miles SE of Saxton.
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Questions about Saxton
Where is Saxton, NY?
Saxton is an unincorporated community in Greene County, New York, 2.6 miles NW of Palenville.
What county is Saxton in?
Saxton is in Greene County, New York.
What is the ZIP code of Saxton, NY?
The ZIP code for Saxton is 12463.
What is the nearest town to Saxton?
Palenville, 2.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Saxton?
Yes. The closest is Milan › West: Spring Lakes, 13.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Saxton?
July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Saxton?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Saxton?
About 67.7 inches (1,719 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Saxton?
Yes, about 86 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Saxton?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Saxton have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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