West Gilgo Beach, NY

Unincorporated community in Suffolk County, New York

West Gilgo Beach is a small unincorporated community in Suffolk County, New York. It is 2.5 miles NE of Gilgo, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 11702.

West Gilgo Beach at a glance

State
New York
County
Suffolk County
ZIP code
11702
Nearest town
Gilgo (2.5 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
40.6128, -73.4200

Weather in West Gilgo Beach now

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West Gilgo Beach weather by the hour

West Gilgo Beach weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Gilgo Beach.

This week in West Gilgo Beach

Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Gilgo Beach

What is the weather usually like in West Gilgo Beach?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

23°40°57°73°90°42°28°Jan44°29°Feb50°35°Mar60°43°Apr70°53°May79°63°Jun85°69°Jul84°68°Aug78°61°Sep67°50°Oct56°40°Nov47°33°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.3"Jan2.8"Feb4.1"Mar3.8"Apr3.3"May3.8"Jun3.2"Jul3.7"Aug3.6"Sep3.7"Oct3.1"Nov4.4"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WANTAGH CEDAR CREEK, NY US (USC00308946), adjusted for the elevation of West Gilgo Beach.

West Gilgo Beach weather month by month

January
42° 28°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
February
44° 29°F
2.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
50° 35°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
60° 43°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
70° 53°F
3.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
79° 63°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
85° 69°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
84° 68°F
3.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
78° 61°F
3.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
67° 50°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
56° 40°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
47° 33°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in West Gilgo Beach through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:13 AM4:52 PM9 h 39 min
February6:45 AM5:29 PM10 h 44 min
March7:03 AM7:01 PM11 h 58 min
April6:13 AM7:34 PM13 h 21 min
May5:34 AM8:05 PM14 h 30 min
June5:20 AM8:27 PM15 h 7 min
July5:34 AM8:25 PM14 h 50 min
August6:03 AM7:53 PM13 h 50 min
September6:33 AM7:04 PM12 h 31 min
October7:03 AM6:15 PM11 h 11 min
November6:39 AM4:37 PM9 h 58 min
December7:08 AM4:29 PM9 h 20 min

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

What is the weather like in West Gilgo Beach?

West Gilgo Beach has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-3°C).

It gets about 42.8 inches (1,087 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is February.

The best time to visit West Gilgo Beach 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 Gilgo Beach

The closest live webcam is East Islip › East, 13.9 miles E of West Gilgo Beach.

East Islip › Eastunknown · 13.9 mi EOn Windy
Fire Island › North-east: Cherry Grove - Dock WalkFire Island · 17.6 mi EOn Windy
Sea Cliff › South: Hempstead Harbour ClubSea Cliff · 20.8 mi NWOn Windy
East Patchogue: PatchogueEast Patchogue · 24.7 mi NEOn Windy
South Setauket › North: Stony BrookSouth Setauket · 26.0 mi NEOn Windy
South Setauket › South-east: Stony BrookSouth Setauket · 26.0 mi NEOn Windy
South Setauket › South-west: Stony BrookSouth Setauket · 26.0 mi NEOn Windy
South Setauket › North-west: Stony BrookSouth Setauket · 26.0 mi NEOn Windy
New York › West: Brooklyn Navy YardNew York · 29.5 mi WOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from West Gilgo Beach.

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Questions about West Gilgo Beach

Where is West Gilgo Beach, NY?

West Gilgo Beach is an unincorporated community in Suffolk County, New York, 2.5 miles NE of Gilgo.

What county is West Gilgo Beach in?

West Gilgo Beach is in Suffolk County, New York.

What is the ZIP code of West Gilgo Beach, NY?

The ZIP code for West Gilgo Beach is 11702.

What is the nearest town to West Gilgo Beach?

Gilgo, 2.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near West Gilgo Beach?

Yes. The closest is East Islip › East, 13.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in West Gilgo Beach?

July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in West Gilgo Beach?

January, with an average low of 28°F (-3°C).

How much does it rain in West Gilgo Beach?

About 42.8 inches (1,087 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in West Gilgo Beach?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit West Gilgo Beach?

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

What climate does West Gilgo Beach have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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