The Cape, NY
Unincorporated community in Ulster County, New York
The Cape is a small unincorporated community in Ulster County, New York. It is 3.2 miles E of Napanoch, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 12428.
The Cape at a glance
- State
- New York
- County
- Ulster County
- ZIP code
- 12428
- Nearest town
- Napanoch (3.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 41.7475, -74.4336
Weather in The Cape now
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The Cape weather by the hour
The Cape weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of The Cape.
This week in The Cape
Sunrise, sunset and moon in The Cape
What is the weather usually like in The Cape?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 51.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,318 mm
- 57.9 insnowfall per year · 147 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit The Cape: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROCK HILL 3 SW, NY US (USC00307210), adjusted for the elevation of The Cape.
The Cape weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in The Cape through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 32 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| March | 7:07 AM | 7:05 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:15 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| May | 5:36 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| June | 5:20 AM | 8:35 PM | 15 h 15 min |
| July | 5:34 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| August | 6:04 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| September | 6:36 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:18 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 6:45 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| December | 7:16 AM | 4:29 PM | 9 h 13 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in The Cape?
The Cape 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 February, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 51.9 inches (1,318 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 58 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit The Cape 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 The Cape
The closest live webcam is Village of Washingtonville › North-east: Moodna Creek, 26.1 miles SE of The Cape.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from The Cape.
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Questions about The Cape
Where is The Cape, NY?
The Cape is an unincorporated community in Ulster County, New York, 3.2 miles E of Napanoch.
What county is The Cape in?
The Cape is in Ulster County, New York.
What is the ZIP code of The Cape, NY?
The ZIP code for The Cape is 12428.
What is the nearest town to The Cape?
Napanoch, 3.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near The Cape?
Yes. The closest is Village of Washingtonville › North-east: Moodna Creek, 26.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in The Cape?
July, with an average high of 80°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in The Cape?
February, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in The Cape?
About 51.9 inches (1,318 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in The Cape?
Yes, about 58 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit The Cape?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does The Cape have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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