Townsend, NY
Unincorporated community in Schuyler County, New York
Townsend is a small unincorporated community in Schuyler County, New York. It is 5.1 miles NE of Watkins Glen, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 14891.
Townsend at a glance
- State
- New York
- County
- Schuyler County
- ZIP code
- 14891
- Nearest town
- Watkins Glen (5.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 42.3486, -76.9567
Weather in Townsend now
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Townsend weather by the hour
Townsend weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Townsend.
This week in Townsend
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Townsend
What is the weather usually like in Townsend?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 79°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 14°F average low
- 38.9 inprecipitation per year · 988 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Townsend: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MECKLENBURG 4SW, NY US (USC00305233), adjusted for the elevation of Townsend.
Townsend weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Townsend through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:32 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 29 min |
| February | 7:02 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:15 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:24 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| May | 5:44 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| June | 5:28 AM | 8:48 PM | 15 h 19 min |
| July | 5:43 AM | 8:44 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:19 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 6:57 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| December | 7:28 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 9 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Townsend?
Townsend has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 14°F (-10°C).
It gets about 38.9 inches (988 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Townsend 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 Townsend
The closest live webcam is City of Ithaca: Ithaca, 25.0 miles E of Townsend.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Townsend.
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Questions about Townsend
Where is Townsend, NY?
Townsend is an unincorporated community in Schuyler County, New York, 5.1 miles NE of Watkins Glen.
What county is Townsend in?
Townsend is in Schuyler County, New York.
What is the ZIP code of Townsend, NY?
The ZIP code for Townsend is 14891.
What is the nearest town to Townsend?
Watkins Glen, 5.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Townsend?
Yes. The closest is City of Ithaca: Ithaca, 25.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Townsend?
July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Townsend?
January, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Townsend?
About 38.9 inches (988 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Townsend?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Townsend?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Townsend have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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