Tahawus, NY
Unincorporated community in Essex County, New York
Tahawus is a small unincorporated community in Essex County, New York. It is 16.5 miles N of Lake Placid, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 12852.
Tahawus at a glance
- State
- New York
- County
- Essex County
- ZIP code
- 12852
- Nearest town
- Lake Placid (16.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 44.0506, -74.0514
Weather in Tahawus now
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Tahawus weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Tahawus.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Tahawus
What is the weather usually like in Tahawus?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 77°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 4°F average low
- 45.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,156 mm
- 104.9 insnowfall per year · 266 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Tahawus: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NEWCOMB, NY US (USC00305714), adjusted for the elevation of Tahawus.
Tahawus weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Tahawus through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 AM | 4:45 PM | 9 h 19 min |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 33 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:03 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:10 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| May | 5:27 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| June | 5:10 AM | 8:42 PM | 15 h 31 min |
| July | 5:25 AM | 8:38 PM | 15 h 12 min |
| August | 5:58 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| September | 6:34 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:14 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| November | 6:50 AM | 4:31 PM | 9 h 41 min |
| December | 7:22 AM | 4:20 PM | 8 h 57 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Tahawus?
Tahawus has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 4°F (-16°C).
It gets about 45.5 inches (1,156 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 105 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Tahawus 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 Tahawus
The closest live webcam is Village of Lake Placid › South: Lake Placid, 14.1 miles N of Tahawus.
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Questions about Tahawus
Where is Tahawus, NY?
Tahawus is an unincorporated community in Essex County, New York, 16.5 miles N of Lake Placid.
What county is Tahawus in?
Tahawus is in Essex County, New York.
What is the ZIP code of Tahawus, NY?
The ZIP code for Tahawus is 12852.
What is the nearest town to Tahawus?
Lake Placid, 16.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Tahawus?
Yes. The closest is Village of Lake Placid › South: Lake Placid, 14.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Tahawus?
July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Tahawus?
January, with an average low of 4°F (-16°C).
How much does it rain in Tahawus?
About 45.5 inches (1,156 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in Tahawus?
Yes, about 105 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Tahawus?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Tahawus have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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