Whiteface, NY
Unincorporated community in Essex County, New York
Whiteface is a small unincorporated community in Essex County, New York. It is 2.0 miles SE of Lake Placid, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 12977.
Whiteface at a glance
- State
- New York
- County
- Essex County
- ZIP code
- 12977
- Nearest town
- Lake Placid (2.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 44.3111, -74.0031
Weather in Whiteface now
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Whiteface weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Whiteface.
This week in Whiteface
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Whiteface
What is the weather usually like in Whiteface?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 74°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 6°F average low
- 43.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,112 mm
- 104.1 insnowfall per year · 264 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Whiteface: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LAKE PLACID 2 S, NY US (USC00304555), adjusted for the elevation of Whiteface.
Whiteface weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Whiteface through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 17 min |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 32 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:03 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:10 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| May | 5:26 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| June | 5:09 AM | 8:43 PM | 15 h 33 min |
| July | 5:24 AM | 8:39 PM | 15 h 14 min |
| August | 5:58 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| September | 6:33 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:13 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| November | 6:50 AM | 4:30 PM | 9 h 40 min |
| December | 7:23 AM | 4:19 PM | 8 h 55 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Whiteface?
Whiteface has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 74°F (23°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 6°F (-14°C).
It gets about 43.8 inches (1,112 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 104 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Whiteface 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 Whiteface
The closest live webcam is Village of Lake Placid › South-east: Mirror Lake, 1.6 miles SE of Whiteface.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Whiteface.
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Questions about Whiteface
Where is Whiteface, NY?
Whiteface is an unincorporated community in Essex County, New York, 2.0 miles SE of Lake Placid.
What county is Whiteface in?
Whiteface is in Essex County, New York.
What is the ZIP code of Whiteface, NY?
The ZIP code for Whiteface is 12977.
What is the nearest town to Whiteface?
Lake Placid, 2.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Whiteface?
Yes. The closest is Village of Lake Placid › South-east: Mirror Lake, 1.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Whiteface?
July, with an average high of 74°F (23°C).
What is the coldest month in Whiteface?
January, with an average low of 6°F (-14°C).
How much does it rain in Whiteface?
About 43.8 inches (1,112 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Whiteface?
Yes, about 104 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Whiteface?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Whiteface have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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