Wright, NY

Unincorporated community in Essex County, New York

Wright is a small unincorporated community in Essex County, New York. It is 3.6 miles NW of Ticonderoga, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 12861.

Wright at a glance

State
New York
County
Essex County
ZIP code
12861
Nearest town
Ticonderoga (3.6 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
43.8003, -73.3811

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Wright weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Wright.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Wright

What is the weather usually like in Wright?

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Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

4°24°45°65°85°27°9°Jan30°10°Feb40°20°Mar54°33°Apr67°45°May76°55°Jun80°60°Jul79°57°Aug71°49°Sep57°38°Oct44°28°Nov33°17°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.6"Jan2.1"Feb2.4"Mar3.4"Apr3.4"May4.2"Jun4.1"Jul3.5"Aug3.3"Sep4.0"Oct2.9"Nov3.0"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CORNWALL, VT US (USC00431580), adjusted for the elevation of Wright.

Wright weather month by month

January
27° 9°F
2.6 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 13.3 in of snow
February
30° 10°F
2.1 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 13.3 in of snow
March
40° 20°F
2.4 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 11.9 in of snow
April
54° 33°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.6 in of snow
May
67° 45°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
76° 55°F
4.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
80° 60°F
4.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
79° 57°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
71° 49°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
57° 38°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
November
44° 28°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 3.8 in of snow
December
33° 17°F
3.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 13.4 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Wright through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:22 AM4:43 PM9 h 20 min
February6:50 AM5:24 PM10 h 34 min
March7:03 AM7:01 PM11 h 57 min
April6:08 AM7:38 PM13 h 30 min
May5:25 AM8:13 PM14 h 47 min
June5:09 AM8:39 PM15 h 30 min
July5:24 AM8:35 PM15 h 11 min
August5:56 AM7:59 PM14 h 2 min
September6:31 AM7:05 PM12 h 33 min
October7:06 AM6:11 PM11 h 4 min
November6:46 AM4:29 PM9 h 42 min
December7:18 AM4:18 PM8 h 59 min

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

What is the weather like in Wright?

Wright has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 9°F (-13°C).

It gets about 38.7 inches (982 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 59 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Wright 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 Wright

The closest live webcam is Fair Haven: VT-22A North, 14.2 miles S of Wright.

Fair Haven: VT-22A NorthFair Haven · 14.2 mi SOn Windy
Fair HavenFair Haven · 14.2 mi SOn Windy
Fair Haven: 22A NB SouthFair Haven · 14.2 mi SOn Windy
Fair Haven: US-4 EastFair Haven · 15.4 mi SOn Windy
Brandon: US-7 NorthBrandon · 16.7 mi EOn Windy
Port Henry › South-eastPort Henry · 17.1 mi NOn Windy
West Rutland: W RUTLAND US-4 WestWest Rutland · 20.8 mi SEOn Windy
West RutlandWest Rutland · 20.8 mi SEOn Windy
Bolton Landing: Lake George fromBolton Landing · 21.3 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Wright.

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Questions about Wright

Where is Wright, NY?

Wright is an unincorporated community in Essex County, New York, 3.6 miles NW of Ticonderoga.

What county is Wright in?

Wright is in Essex County, New York.

What is the ZIP code of Wright, NY?

The ZIP code for Wright is 12861.

What is the nearest town to Wright?

Ticonderoga, 3.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Wright?

Yes. The closest is Fair Haven: VT-22A North, 14.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Wright?

July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).

What is the coldest month in Wright?

January, with an average low of 9°F (-13°C).

How much does it rain in Wright?

About 38.7 inches (982 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Wright?

Yes, about 59 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Wright?

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

What climate does Wright have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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