West Durham, NY
Unincorporated community in Albany County, New York
West Durham is a small unincorporated community in Albany County, New York. It is 3.0 miles N of Preston-Potter Hollow, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 12422.
West Durham at a glance
- State
- New York
- County
- Albany County
- ZIP code
- 12422
- Nearest town
- Preston-Potter Hollow (3.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 42.3906, -74.2361
Weather in West Durham now
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West Durham weather by the hour
West Durham weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Durham.
This week in West Durham
Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Durham
What is the weather usually like in West Durham?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 16°F average low
- 46.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,177 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit West Durham: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CAIRO 3 NW, NY US (USC00301095), adjusted for the elevation of West Durham.
West Durham weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West Durham through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 29 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:04 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:13 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| May | 5:33 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| June | 5:17 AM | 8:37 PM | 15 h 19 min |
| July | 5:32 AM | 8:33 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| August | 6:02 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:16 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| December | 7:17 AM | 4:26 PM | 9 h 9 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in West Durham?
West Durham has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).
It gets about 46.3 inches (1,177 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February.
The best time to visit West Durham 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 West Durham
The closest live webcam is Pine Hill › South: Belleayre Discovery Lodge, 21.9 miles SW of West Durham.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from West Durham.
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Questions about West Durham
Where is West Durham, NY?
West Durham is an unincorporated community in Albany County, New York, 3.0 miles N of Preston-Potter Hollow.
What county is West Durham in?
West Durham is in Albany County, New York.
What is the ZIP code of West Durham, NY?
The ZIP code for West Durham is 12422.
What is the nearest town to West Durham?
Preston-Potter Hollow, 3.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near West Durham?
Yes. The closest is Pine Hill › South: Belleayre Discovery Lodge, 21.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in West Durham?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in West Durham?
January, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in West Durham?
About 46.3 inches (1,177 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in West Durham?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit West Durham?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West Durham have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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