Thompsons Lake, NY
Unincorporated community in Albany County, New York
Thompsons Lake is a small unincorporated community in Albany County, New York. It is 4.4 miles N of Altamont, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 12059.
Thompsons Lake at a glance
- State
- New York
- County
- Albany County
- ZIP code
- 12059
- Nearest town
- Altamont (4.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 42.6428, -74.0444
Weather in Thompsons Lake now
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Thompsons Lake weather by the hour
Thompsons Lake weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Thompsons Lake.
This week in Thompsons Lake
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Thompsons Lake
What is the weather usually like in Thompsons Lake?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 42.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,083 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Thompsons Lake: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DELANSON 2NE, NY US (USC00302031), adjusted for the elevation of Thompsons Lake.
Thompsons Lake weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Thompsons Lake through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 27 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 38 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:03 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:12 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| May | 5:31 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| June | 5:16 AM | 8:37 PM | 15 h 21 min |
| July | 5:30 AM | 8:33 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| August | 6:01 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| September | 6:34 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:15 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 4:35 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| December | 7:17 AM | 4:25 PM | 9 h 7 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Thompsons Lake?
Thompsons Lake has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 42.6 inches (1,083 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Thompsons Lake 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 Thompsons Lake
The closest live webcam is Town of Sand Lake › North-west, 25.0 miles E of Thompsons Lake.
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Questions about Thompsons Lake
Where is Thompsons Lake, NY?
Thompsons Lake is an unincorporated community in Albany County, New York, 4.4 miles N of Altamont.
What county is Thompsons Lake in?
Thompsons Lake is in Albany County, New York.
What is the ZIP code of Thompsons Lake, NY?
The ZIP code for Thompsons Lake is 12059.
What is the nearest town to Thompsons Lake?
Altamont, 4.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Thompsons Lake?
Yes. The closest is Town of Sand Lake › North-west, 25.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Thompsons Lake?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Thompsons Lake?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Thompsons Lake?
About 42.6 inches (1,083 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Thompsons Lake?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Thompsons Lake?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Thompsons Lake have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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