South Schenectady, NY
Unincorporated community in Schenectady County, New York
South Schenectady is a small unincorporated community in Schenectady County, New York. It is 0.8 miles SE of Rotterdam, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 12305.
South Schenectady at a glance
- State
- New York
- County
- Schenectady County
- ZIP code
- 12305
- Nearest town
- Rotterdam (0.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 42.7869, -73.9714
Weather in South Schenectady now
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South Schenectady weather by the hour
South Schenectady weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of South Schenectady.
This week in South Schenectady
Sunrise, sunset and moon in South Schenectady
What is the weather usually like in South Schenectady?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 16°F average low
- 40.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,033 mm
- 59.2 insnowfall per year · 150 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit South Schenectady: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ALBANY AP, NY US (USW00014735), adjusted for the elevation of South Schenectady.
South Schenectady weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in South Schenectady through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 26 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 37 min |
| March | 7:05 AM | 7:03 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:12 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| May | 5:31 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| June | 5:15 AM | 8:37 PM | 15 h 22 min |
| July | 5:29 AM | 8:34 PM | 15 h 4 min |
| August | 6:01 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| September | 6:34 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:15 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 4:34 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| December | 7:17 AM | 4:24 PM | 9 h 6 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in South Schenectady?
South Schenectady has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).
It gets about 40.7 inches (1,033 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 59 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit South Schenectady 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 South Schenectady
The closest live webcam is Town of Sand Lake › North-west, 23.3 miles SE of South Schenectady.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from South Schenectady.
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Questions about South Schenectady
Where is South Schenectady, NY?
South Schenectady is an unincorporated community in Schenectady County, New York, 0.8 miles SE of Rotterdam.
What county is South Schenectady in?
South Schenectady is in Schenectady County, New York.
What is the ZIP code of South Schenectady, NY?
The ZIP code for South Schenectady is 12305.
What is the nearest town to South Schenectady?
Rotterdam, 0.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near South Schenectady?
Yes. The closest is Town of Sand Lake › North-west, 23.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in South Schenectady?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in South Schenectady?
January, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in South Schenectady?
About 40.7 inches (1,033 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in South Schenectady?
Yes, about 59 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit South Schenectady?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does South Schenectady have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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