Wave Crest, NY
Unincorporated community in Nassau County, New York
Wave Crest is a small unincorporated community in Nassau County, New York. It is 1.6 miles N of Inwood, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 11691.
Wave Crest at a glance
- State
- New York
- County
- Nassau County
- ZIP code
- 11691
- Nearest town
- Inwood (1.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 40.5994, -73.7642
Weather in Wave Crest now
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Wave Crest weather by the hour
Wave Crest weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Wave Crest.
This week in Wave Crest
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Wave Crest
What is the weather usually like in Wave Crest?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 43.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,100 mm
- 25.9 insnowfall per year · 66 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Wave Crest: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NEW YORK JFK INTL AP, NY US (USW00094789), adjusted for the elevation of Wave Crest.
Wave Crest weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Wave Crest through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:14 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 39 min |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 7:04 AM | 7:03 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:14 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 5:36 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| June | 5:22 AM | 8:29 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| July | 5:35 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| August | 6:04 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| September | 6:34 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:16 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:40 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| December | 7:10 AM | 4:30 PM | 9 h 20 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Wave Crest?
Wave Crest has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 43.3 inches (1,100 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 26 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Wave Crest 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 Wave Crest
The closest live webcam is New York › West: Brooklyn Navy Yard, 13.1 miles NW of Wave Crest.
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Questions about Wave Crest
Where is Wave Crest, NY?
Wave Crest is an unincorporated community in Nassau County, New York, 1.6 miles N of Inwood.
What county is Wave Crest in?
Wave Crest is in Nassau County, New York.
What is the ZIP code of Wave Crest, NY?
The ZIP code for Wave Crest is 11691.
What is the nearest town to Wave Crest?
Inwood, 1.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Wave Crest?
Yes. The closest is New York › West: Brooklyn Navy Yard, 13.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Wave Crest?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Wave Crest?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Wave Crest?
About 43.3 inches (1,100 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Wave Crest?
Yes, about 26 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Wave Crest?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Wave Crest have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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