Undercliff, NY

Unincorporated community in Essex County, New York

Undercliff is a small unincorporated community in Essex County, New York. It is 3.9 miles S of Lake Placid, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 12997.

Undercliff at a glance

State
New York
County
Essex County
ZIP code
12997
Nearest town
Lake Placid (3.9 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
44.3392, -73.9697

Weather in Undercliff now

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Undercliff weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Undercliff.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Undercliff

What is the weather usually like in Undercliff?

Dfb
Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

1°21°40°60°79°23°6°Jan27°8°Feb36°16°Mar49°29°Apr62°40°May70°49°Jun74°54°Jul73°52°Aug66°45°Sep52°35°Oct40°25°Nov29°14°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.1"Jan2.3"Feb2.9"Mar3.4"Apr3.9"May4.8"Jun4.4"Jul4.0"Aug3.9"Sep4.2"Oct3.4"Nov3.5"Dec

Best time to visit Undercliff: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LAKE PLACID 2 S, NY US (USC00304555), adjusted for the elevation of Undercliff.

Undercliff weather month by month

January
23° 6°F
3.1 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 21.0 in of snow
February
27° 8°F
2.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 21.0 in of snow
March
36° 16°F
2.9 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 18.9 in of snow
April
49° 29°F
3.4 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 7.8 in of snow
May
62° 40°F
3.9 in of rain · 10 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
June
70° 49°F
4.8 in of rain · 10 wet days
July
74° 54°F
4.4 in of rain · 10 wet days
August
73° 52°F
4.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
66° 45°F
3.9 in of rain · 9 wet days
October
52° 35°F
4.2 in of rain · 10 wet days❄ 2.6 in of snow
November
40° 25°F
3.4 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 9.6 in of snow
December
29° 14°F
3.5 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 22.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Undercliff through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:26 AM4:44 PM9 h 17 min
February6:53 AM5:26 PM10 h 32 min
March7:06 AM7:03 PM11 h 57 min
April6:10 AM7:41 PM13 h 31 min
May5:26 AM8:17 PM14 h 51 min
June5:09 AM8:43 PM15 h 34 min
July5:24 AM8:39 PM15 h 14 min
August5:57 AM8:02 PM14 h 4 min
September6:33 AM7:08 PM12 h 34 min
October7:09 AM6:13 PM11 h 3 min
November6:50 AM4:30 PM9 h 40 min
December7:23 AM4:18 PM8 h 55 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Undercliff?

Undercliff has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 74°F (23°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 6°F (-14°C).

It gets about 43.8 inches (1,112 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 104 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Undercliff 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 Undercliff

The closest live webcam is Village of Lake Placid › South-east: Mirror Lake, 3.2 miles S of Undercliff.

Village of Lake Placid › South-east: Mirror LakeVillage of Lake Placid · 3.2 mi SOn Windy
Lake Placid › South-westLake Placid · 3.6 mi NEOn Windy
Lake Placid: Whiteface MountainLake Placid · 3.9 mi NEOn Windy
Village of Lake Placid › South-east: Lake Placid Olympic Ski Jumping ComplexVillage of Lake Placid · 3.9 mi SOn Windy
Lake Placid › West: legacy lodgeLake Placid · 4.9 mi EOn Windy
Village of Lake Placid › West: The SlidesVillage of Lake Placid · 5.6 mi EOn Windy
Village of Lake Placid › South: Lake PlacidVillage of Lake Placid · 6.3 mi SOn Windy
Au Sable Forks › East: Marble Mountain Trailheadunknown · 6.6 mi NEOn Windy
Lake Placid › NorthLake Placid · 6.8 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Undercliff.

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Questions about Undercliff

Where is Undercliff, NY?

Undercliff is an unincorporated community in Essex County, New York, 3.9 miles S of Lake Placid.

What county is Undercliff in?

Undercliff is in Essex County, New York.

What is the ZIP code of Undercliff, NY?

The ZIP code for Undercliff is 12997.

What is the nearest town to Undercliff?

Lake Placid, 3.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Undercliff?

Yes. The closest is Village of Lake Placid › South-east: Mirror Lake, 3.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Undercliff?

July, with an average high of 74°F (23°C).

What is the coldest month in Undercliff?

January, with an average low of 6°F (-14°C).

How much does it rain in Undercliff?

About 43.8 inches (1,112 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Undercliff?

Yes, about 104 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Undercliff?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Undercliff have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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