Upper Jay, NY
Unincorporated community in Essex County, New York
Upper Jay is a small unincorporated community in Essex County, New York. It is 4.0 miles NW of Wilmington, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 12987.
Upper Jay at a glance
- State
- New York
- County
- Essex County
- ZIP code
- 12987
- Nearest town
- Wilmington (4.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 44.3364, -73.7761
Weather in Upper Jay now
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Upper Jay weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Upper Jay.
This week in Upper Jay
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Upper Jay
What is the weather usually like in Upper Jay?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 74°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 6°F average low
- 43.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,112 mm
- 104.1 insnowfall per year · 264 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Upper Jay: 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 Upper Jay.
Upper Jay weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Upper Jay through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 17 min |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 32 min |
| March | 7:05 AM | 7:02 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:09 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| May | 5:25 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| June | 5:08 AM | 8:42 PM | 15 h 34 min |
| July | 5:23 AM | 8:38 PM | 15 h 14 min |
| August | 5:57 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| September | 6:33 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:12 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:29 PM | 9 h 40 min |
| December | 7:22 AM | 4:18 PM | 8 h 55 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Upper Jay?
Upper Jay 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 Upper Jay 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 Upper Jay
The closest live webcam is Village of Lake Placid › West: The Slides, 4.4 miles W of Upper Jay.
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Questions about Upper Jay
Where is Upper Jay, NY?
Upper Jay is an unincorporated community in Essex County, New York, 4.0 miles NW of Wilmington.
What county is Upper Jay in?
Upper Jay is in Essex County, New York.
What is the ZIP code of Upper Jay, NY?
The ZIP code for Upper Jay is 12987.
What is the nearest town to Upper Jay?
Wilmington, 4.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Upper Jay?
Yes. The closest is Village of Lake Placid › West: The Slides, 4.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Upper Jay?
July, with an average high of 74°F (23°C).
What is the coldest month in Upper Jay?
January, with an average low of 6°F (-14°C).
How much does it rain in Upper Jay?
About 43.8 inches (1,112 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Upper Jay?
Yes, about 104 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Upper Jay?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Upper Jay have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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