Why visit Adams
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails and 5 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Adams Commercial Historic District, Smith-Ripley House and Adams Country Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 79°F; January lows average 10°F.
Weather in Adams
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Adams
Adams is a village in the town of Adams in Jefferson County, New York, United States. The population was 1,775 at the 2010 census. The village is named after President John Adams.
From the Wikipedia article Adams (village), New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Adams Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Adams, New York
Smith-Ripley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in New York, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Adams Country Club
Golf course · 0.9 mi
Adams Country Club, a 9-hole golf course and restaurant in Adams, New York.
10700 US Route 11, Adams
Restaurants and cafes5
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 0.4 mi
48 West Church Street, Adams
Mo-We 05:00-20:00; Th 06:00-20:00; Fr-Su 05:00-20:00
Churches and places of worship5
History
The village was first settled around 1800 and was called "Smith's Mills". It was incorporated in 1851. The historic core of the village was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006 as the Adams Commercial Historic District. and the Smith-Ripley House was listed in 2008.
From the History section of Adams (village), New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Belleville Henderson Central School
School · 5.0 mi
8372 County Rt 75, Belleville
Healthcare1
Map of Adams
26 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 10°F | 2.9 in |
| Feb | 31°F | 11°F | 2.2 in |
| Mar | 40°F | 21°F | 2.4 in |
| Apr | 54°F | 32°F | 3.1 in |
| May | 66°F | 44°F | 3.0 in |
| Jun | 74°F | 53°F | 3.1 in |
| Jul | 79°F | 59°F | 3.0 in |
| Aug | 78°F | 57°F | 3.2 in |
| Sep | 71°F | 49°F | 3.6 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 39°F | 4.2 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 30°F | 3.4 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 19°F | 3.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Watertown Intl Ap (13 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Jefferson County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2024-09-24: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-11-20: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-12-19: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2017-11-14: Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Watertown International Airport (ART) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Sackets Harbor 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Watertown 13 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
- Black River 18 mi northeast, about 29 min by car
- Fort Drum 20 mi northeast, about 32 min by car
- West Carthage 23 mi northeast, about 37 min by car
- Clayton 30 mi north, about 48 min by car
- Oswego 34 mi southwest, about 55 min by car
- Minetto 36 mi southwest, about 58 min by car
- Alexandria Bay 37 mi north, about 59 min by car
- Fulton 39 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Adams Commercial Historic District Adams NY Jul 10, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Smith-Ripley House Jul 10, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
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