The Plains, NY
Unincorporated community in Washington County, New York
The Plains is a small unincorporated community in Washington County, New York. It is 2.1 miles SW of Cambridge, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 12816.
The Plains at a glance
- State
- New York
- County
- Washington County
- ZIP code
- 12816
- Nearest town
- Cambridge (2.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 43.0528, -73.3589
Weather in The Plains now
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The Plains weather by the hour
The Plains weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of The Plains.
This week in The Plains
Sunrise, sunset and moon in The Plains
What is the weather usually like in The Plains?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 43.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,101 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit The Plains: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BUSKIRK, NY US (USC00301068), adjusted for the elevation of The Plains.
The Plains weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in The Plains through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 4:45 PM | 9 h 25 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 36 min |
| March | 7:03 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:09 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| May | 5:28 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| June | 5:11 AM | 8:36 PM | 15 h 24 min |
| July | 5:26 AM | 8:32 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| August | 5:58 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| September | 6:31 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:12 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| November | 6:44 AM | 4:31 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| December | 7:16 AM | 4:20 PM | 9 h 4 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in The Plains?
The Plains has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 11°F (-12°C).
It gets about 43.4 inches (1,101 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February.
The best time to visit The Plains 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 Plains
The closest live webcam is Shaftsbury: US-7, 11.6 miles SE of The Plains.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from The Plains.
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Questions about The Plains
Where is The Plains, NY?
The Plains is an unincorporated community in Washington County, New York, 2.1 miles SW of Cambridge.
What county is The Plains in?
The Plains is in Washington County, New York.
What is the ZIP code of The Plains, NY?
The ZIP code for The Plains is 12816.
What is the nearest town to The Plains?
Cambridge, 2.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near The Plains?
Yes. The closest is Shaftsbury: US-7, 11.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in The Plains?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in The Plains?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in The Plains?
About 43.4 inches (1,101 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in The Plains?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit The Plains?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does The Plains have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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