Surprise, NY
Unincorporated community in Greene County, New York
Surprise is a small unincorporated community in Greene County, New York. It is 3.9 miles W of Greenville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 12176.
Surprise at a glance
- State
- New York
- County
- Greene County
- ZIP code
- 12176
- Nearest town
- Greenville (3.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 42.3925, -73.9503
Weather in Surprise now
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Surprise weather by the hour
Surprise weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Surprise.
This week in Surprise
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Surprise
What is the weather usually like in Surprise?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 13°F average low
- 42.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,080 mm
- 45.7 insnowfall per year · 116 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Surprise: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ALCOVE DAM, NY US (USC00300063), adjusted for the elevation of Surprise.
Surprise weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Surprise through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 29 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| March | 7:05 AM | 7:03 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:12 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| May | 5:32 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| June | 5:16 AM | 8:36 PM | 15 h 19 min |
| July | 5:30 AM | 8:32 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| August | 6:01 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 7 min |
| November | 6:45 AM | 4:35 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| December | 7:16 AM | 4:25 PM | 9 h 8 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Surprise?
Surprise 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 13°F (-11°C).
It gets about 42.5 inches (1,080 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 46 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Surprise 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 Surprise
The closest live webcam is Milan › West: Spring Lakes, 26.1 miles S of Surprise.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Surprise.
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Questions about Surprise
Where is Surprise, NY?
Surprise is an unincorporated community in Greene County, New York, 3.9 miles W of Greenville.
What county is Surprise in?
Surprise is in Greene County, New York.
What is the ZIP code of Surprise, NY?
The ZIP code for Surprise is 12176.
What is the nearest town to Surprise?
Greenville, 3.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Surprise?
Yes. The closest is Milan › West: Spring Lakes, 26.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Surprise?
July, with an average high of 80°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Surprise?
January, with an average low of 13°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Surprise?
About 42.5 inches (1,080 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in Surprise?
Yes, about 46 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Surprise?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Surprise have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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