Sylva, NY
Unincorporated community in Ulster County, New York
Sylva is a small unincorporated community in Ulster County, New York. It is 2.6 miles E of Plattekill, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 12548.
Sylva at a glance
- State
- New York
- County
- Ulster County
- ZIP code
- 12548
- Nearest town
- Plattekill (2.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 41.6322, -74.1056
Weather in Sylva now
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Sylva weather by the hour
Sylva weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sylva.
This week in Sylva
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sylva
What is the weather usually like in Sylva?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 15°F average low
- 45.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,153 mm
- 44.2 insnowfall per year · 112 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sylva: 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 Sylva.
Sylva weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sylva through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 33 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:04 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:14 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| May | 5:35 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| June | 5:19 AM | 8:34 PM | 15 h 14 min |
| July | 5:34 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| August | 6:03 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:16 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 6:44 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 4:28 PM | 9 h 13 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sylva?
Sylva 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 Sylva 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 Sylva
The closest live webcam is Village of Washingtonville › North-east: Moodna Creek, 14.5 miles S of Sylva.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sylva.
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Questions about Sylva
Where is Sylva, NY?
Sylva is an unincorporated community in Ulster County, New York, 2.6 miles E of Plattekill.
What county is Sylva in?
Sylva is in Ulster County, New York.
What is the ZIP code of Sylva, NY?
The ZIP code for Sylva is 12548.
What is the nearest town to Sylva?
Plattekill, 2.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sylva?
Yes. The closest is Village of Washingtonville › North-east: Moodna Creek, 14.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sylva?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Sylva?
January, with an average low of 15°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Sylva?
About 45.4 inches (1,153 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in Sylva?
Yes, about 44 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sylva?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sylva have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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