West Gaines, NY
Unincorporated community in Orleans County, New York
West Gaines is a small unincorporated community in Orleans County, New York. It is 5.5 miles NW of Lyndonville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 14479.
West Gaines at a glance
- State
- New York
- County
- Orleans County
- ZIP code
- 14479
- Nearest town
- Lyndonville (5.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 43.2800, -78.2964
Weather in West Gaines now
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West Gaines weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Gaines.
This week in West Gaines
Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Gaines
What is the weather usually like in West Gaines?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 35.2 inprecipitation per year · 895 mm
- 67.0 insnowfall per year · 170 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit West Gaines: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ALBION, NY US (USC00300055), adjusted for the elevation of West Gaines.
West Gaines weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West Gaines through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:40 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 24 min |
| February | 7:09 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 36 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:20 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| May | 5:47 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| June | 5:30 AM | 8:56 PM | 15 h 26 min |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:53 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| August | 6:17 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 0 min |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:25 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:25 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| November | 7:05 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| December | 7:36 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 3 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in West Gaines?
West Gaines has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 35.2 inches (895 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 67 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit West Gaines 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 Gaines
The closest live webcam is Village of Spencerport › South-west, 26.1 miles E of West Gaines.
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Other communities near West Gaines
- Knowlesville2.7 mi S
- Eagle Harbor2.8 mi SE
- Waterport3.4 mi NE
- Knowlesville Station3.6 mi S
- Eagle Harbor Station3.7 mi SE
- Gaines Basin4.0 mi E
- Gaines4.1 mi E
- Waterport Station4.1 mi NE
- Ridgeway4.8 mi W
- Toms Landing5.6 mi NE
- Kuckville5.8 mi N
- Yates Center6.1 mi NW
- West Ridgeway6.3 mi W
- Sunset Beach6.4 mi N
- Rock Ledge Beach7.2 mi NE
Questions about West Gaines
Where is West Gaines, NY?
West Gaines is an unincorporated community in Orleans County, New York, 5.5 miles NW of Lyndonville.
What county is West Gaines in?
West Gaines is in Orleans County, New York.
What is the ZIP code of West Gaines, NY?
The ZIP code for West Gaines is 14479.
What is the nearest town to West Gaines?
Lyndonville, 5.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near West Gaines?
Yes. The closest is Village of Spencerport › South-west, 26.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in West Gaines?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in West Gaines?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in West Gaines?
About 35.2 inches (895 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in West Gaines?
Yes, about 67 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit West Gaines?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West Gaines have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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