West Taghkanic, NY
Unincorporated community in Columbia County, New York
West Taghkanic is a small unincorporated community in Columbia County, New York. It is 6.5 miles E of Copake Lake, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 12523.
West Taghkanic at a glance
- State
- New York
- County
- Columbia County
- ZIP code
- 12523
- Nearest town
- Copake Lake (6.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 42.1239, -73.7211
Weather in West Taghkanic now
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West Taghkanic weather by the hour
West Taghkanic weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Taghkanic.
This week in West Taghkanic
Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Taghkanic
What is the weather usually like in West Taghkanic?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 14°F average low
- 43.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,104 mm
- 49.6 insnowfall per year · 126 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit West Taghkanic: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station COPAKE, NY US (USC00301761), adjusted for the elevation of West Taghkanic.
West Taghkanic weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West Taghkanic through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 30 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| March | 7:04 AM | 7:02 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:12 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| May | 5:32 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| June | 5:16 AM | 8:34 PM | 15 h 17 min |
| July | 5:30 AM | 8:30 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| August | 6:01 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 55 min |
| September | 6:33 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:06 AM | 6:14 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| November | 6:43 AM | 4:35 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 4:25 PM | 9 h 10 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in West Taghkanic?
West Taghkanic has a warm-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 14°F (-10°C).
It gets about 43.4 inches (1,104 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 50 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit West Taghkanic 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 Taghkanic
The closest live webcam is Milan › West: Spring Lakes, 8.0 miles SW of West Taghkanic.
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Questions about West Taghkanic
Where is West Taghkanic, NY?
West Taghkanic is an unincorporated community in Columbia County, New York, 6.5 miles E of Copake Lake.
What county is West Taghkanic in?
West Taghkanic is in Columbia County, New York.
What is the ZIP code of West Taghkanic, NY?
The ZIP code for West Taghkanic is 12523.
What is the nearest town to West Taghkanic?
Copake Lake, 6.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near West Taghkanic?
Yes. The closest is Milan › West: Spring Lakes, 8.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in West Taghkanic?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in West Taghkanic?
January, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in West Taghkanic?
About 43.4 inches (1,104 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in West Taghkanic?
Yes, about 50 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit West Taghkanic?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West Taghkanic have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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