West Potsdam, NY
Unincorporated community in St. Lawrence County, New York
West Potsdam is a small unincorporated community in St. Lawrence County, New York. It is 4.6 miles NW of Madrid, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 13699.
West Potsdam at a glance
- State
- New York
- County
- St. Lawrence County
- ZIP code
- 13699
- Nearest town
- Madrid (4.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 44.6869, -75.0900
Weather in West Potsdam now
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West Potsdam weather by the hour
West Potsdam weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Potsdam.
This week in West Potsdam
Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Potsdam
What is the weather usually like in West Potsdam?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 7°F average low
- 38.2 inprecipitation per year · 970 mm
- 77.3 insnowfall per year · 196 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit West Potsdam: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CANTON 4 SE, NY US (USW00014743), adjusted for the elevation of West Potsdam.
West Potsdam weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West Potsdam through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:32 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 15 min |
| February | 6:58 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 31 min |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:07 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:13 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| May | 5:30 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| June | 5:12 AM | 8:49 PM | 15 h 36 min |
| July | 5:27 AM | 8:45 PM | 15 h 17 min |
| August | 6:01 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| September | 6:38 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:17 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| November | 6:55 AM | 4:34 PM | 9 h 38 min |
| December | 7:28 AM | 4:22 PM | 8 h 53 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in West Potsdam?
West Potsdam has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 7°F (-14°C).
It gets about 38.2 inches (970 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 77 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit West Potsdam 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 Potsdam
The closest live webcam is Franklin: Hoel Pond Road - Home Pond, 43.3 miles SE of West Potsdam.
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Questions about West Potsdam
Where is West Potsdam, NY?
West Potsdam is an unincorporated community in St. Lawrence County, New York, 4.6 miles NW of Madrid.
What county is West Potsdam in?
West Potsdam is in St. Lawrence County, New York.
What is the ZIP code of West Potsdam, NY?
The ZIP code for West Potsdam is 13699.
What is the nearest town to West Potsdam?
Madrid, 4.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near West Potsdam?
Yes. The closest is Franklin: Hoel Pond Road - Home Pond, 43.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in West Potsdam?
July, with an average high of 80°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in West Potsdam?
January, with an average low of 7°F (-14°C).
How much does it rain in West Potsdam?
About 38.2 inches (970 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in West Potsdam?
Yes, about 77 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit West Potsdam?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West Potsdam have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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