Weather in Essex, NY
Updated 2026-09-26 11:15 local time · ZIP codes 12936
Overcast
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
Next hours
63°14% rain
67°7% rain70°11% rain70°9% rain72°10% rain73°10% rain70°12% rain66°14% rain
64°16% rain62°17% rain61°18% rain60°19% rain3-day weather forecast
Weather details
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 19%).
It feels like 56°F with winds near 13 mph.
70°F, 12% rain chance and 11 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 22 mph.
Current temperature is 63°F, wind 13 mph, rain chance up to 19%.
UV index is 3.
Local weather characteristics in Essex
New York spans Atlantic coastal, inland valley, Great Lakes and mountain climates. Lake-effect snow, coastal storms and large upstate/downstate temperature differences are all common.
Essex is part of the Northeast weather region. The forecast point is near 44.31°N latitude and 73.35°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.
Essex weather today
Overcast and 63°F in Essex, NY. Today's high is 73°F with a 17% rain chance. Winds are around 13 mph with gusts near 15 mph. Relative humidity is 59%, pressure is 30.08 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Essex
Sunrise is at 06:45 AM and sunset is at 06:44 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 64°F and a low near 55°F. The maximum rain chance is 76%.