Thompsons Lake
in Albany County of New York, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
42.643 and -74.044 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 42° 38' 34" and W -74° 2' 38"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 12:12 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:47 am and 7:58 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.283 and 115.100 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Kudardup
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-05-01 08:01:32

Delve into Thompsons Lake

Thompsons Lake in Albany County (New York) is a town located in United States about 303 mi (or 487 km) north-east of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Time in Thompsons Lake is now 12:12 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 12 airports closer to Thompsons Lake, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Albany International Airport in a distance of 14 mi (or 23 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like the game of golf, there are some options within driving distance. We saw 1 points of interest near this location.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Schenectady, Schoharie, Albany, Troy and Ballston Spa. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 20°C / 67 °F

Morning Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Evening Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Night Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 50%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 13% of sky
General Conditions Few clouds

Thursday, 2nd of May 2024

16°C (61 °F)
13°C (56 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

13°C (55 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

8°C (47 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Memorial Day Parade, Altamont NY

Published: May 23, 2014
Length: 38:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Albany County Rural Fire Recruiting

On Sunday, May 18, 2014 at 2 pm the Village of Altamont annual Memorial Day Parade stepped off on a sunny afternoon from the Altamont Fair Grounds and proceeded to Orsini Park. The Color Guard, ...


GR IV Medley Altamont

Published: January 01, 2013
Length: 21:35 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: JAMES MULLIGAN

Catamount Pipe Band Grade IV Medley Altamont 2012.


Altamont Fair pig race

Published: August 26, 2012
Length: 11:42 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: jav2327

Altamont Fair pig race on 08-16-12.


Ventriloquist Sylvia Fletcher performs at the Altamont Fair

Published: August 26, 2012
Length: 03:37 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: jav2327

Ventriloquist Sylvia Fletcher performs at the Altamont Fair on 08-16-12. This show made my day!


The April Verch Band at the 2008 Old Songs Festival

Published: April 10, 2015
Length: 12:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Bill Spence

From Canada, The April Verch Band was certainly well received at the 2008 Old Songs Festival in Altamont, NY. Go to www.oldsongs.org for everything you need to know about the Old Songs ...


Farmall Cub - Planting Sweet Corn 2012

Published: July 07, 2012
Length: 40:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: pvf1799

Our vintage 1940's Farmall Cub - Driven by our 1919 very vintage father - uses our Farmall Cub w/Planter and Fertilizer Attachment to plant sweet corn. Pleasant View Farm near Altamont, NY...


John Deere 5320 + Ford 530 Baling Hay 2013

Published: July 09, 2013
Length: 36:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: pvf1799

On a hot day in July Dad (94), watches his grandson bale some hay - At Pleasant View Farm - Altamont, NY.


Spring Mowing @ Pleasant View Farm

Published: May 12, 2011
Length: 52:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: pvf1799

Tim uses our John Deere 5320 and 11 Foot Rhino Finish Mower as he works to recondition our hay fields at Pleasant View Farm - Altamont, NY.


Haying 2011 @ PVF

Published: July 11, 2011
Length: 09:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: pvf1799

Putting in a little bit of hay at Pleasant View Farm - Altamont, NY - 3 Generations and a good friend (Scott) - tested our baler on a nice summer day.


On the Road to PVF1799

Published: November 21, 2010
Length: 05:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: pvf1799

Tim drives our John Deere 5320 to the farm from Altamont. We picked it up yesterday in Ohio from Mast Tractor.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

WNYT (TV)

WNYT is the NBC-affiliated television station for the Capital District of New York State and Western New England that is licensed to Albany. It broadcasts a high definition digital signal on VHF channel 12 from a transmitter southwest of the Voorheesville section of New Scotland. The station can also be seen on Time Warner channel 13 and in high definition on digital channel 1813.

Located at 42.6254, -74.0101 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Television stations in Capital District, New York, Television stations in New York, Television stations in Connecticut, Television stations in Massachusetts, Television stations in Vermont, Channel 12 digital TV stations in the United States, Channel 13 virtual TV stations in the United States, NBC network affiliates, Me-TV affiliates, Hubbard Broadcasting, Television channels and stations established in 1954, Media in Albany, New York

WRGB

WRGB, channel 6, is a television station located in Schenectady, New York, USA. WRGB is owned by the Sinclair Broadcast Group, and is the CBS affiliate for the Albany-Schenectady-Troy television market. The station shares its studio and office facility with co-owned WCWN (channel 45) in Niskayuna, New York, and its transmitter is located just outside Voorheesville, New York. WRGB is most notable for being among the first experimental television stations in the world.

Located at 42.6253, -74.0106 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Channel 6 digital TV stations in the United States, Channel 6 virtual TV stations in the United States, CBS network affiliates, Television stations in Capital District, New York, Television stations in New York, Television stations in Massachusetts, Television stations in Connecticut, Television stations in Vermont, Sinclair Broadcast Group, Experimental television stations, History of television, Television pioneers, 1928 establishments in New York, Television channels and stations established in 1942, This TV affiliates

WMHT (TV)

WMHT is the PBS member station for the Capital District. Licensed to Schenectady, New York, it is owned and operated by WMHT Educational Telecommunications (formerly known as Mohawk-Hudson Council on Educational Television, Inc. ) along with sister radio station WMHT-FM. Its transmitter is located in the Helderberg Mountains in New Scotland, while its studios are located in the Rensselaer Technology Park in North Greenbush (though the station's mailing address says Troy).

Located at 42.6253, -74.0106 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Television stations in Capital District, New York, PBS member stations, Channel 17 virtual TV stations in the United States, Channel 34 digital TV stations in the United States, Television channels and stations established in 1962

WXXA-TV

WXXA-TV is the Fox-affiliated television station for Upstate New York's Capital District and Western New England. Licensed to Albany, it broadcasts a high definition digital signal on VHF channel 7 from a transmitter southwest of New Scotland's Voorheesville section. Owned by Shield Media, WXXA is operated by Young Broadcasting through joint sales and shared services agreements as a sister outlet to ABC affiliate WTEN.

Located at 42.6167, -74.0123 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Television channels and stations established in 1982, Channel 23 virtual TV stations in the United States, Channel 7 digital TV stations in the United States, Television stations in Capital District, New York, Television stations in New York, Fox network affiliates

WCWN

WCWN is the CW-affiliated television station for New York State's Capital District and Western New England. Licensed to Schenectady, New York, it broadcasts a high definition digital signal on UHF channel 43 from a transmitter southwest of New Scotland's Voorheesville section. The station can also be seen on Time Warner Cable channel 15 (hence the CW 15 branding) and in high definition on digital channel 1815. Owned by the Sinclair Broadcast Group, WCWN is sister to CBS affiliate WRGB.

Located at 42.6254, -74.0101 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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The CW Television Network affiliates, Channel 43 digital TV stations in the United States, Channel 45 virtual TV stations in the United States, Channel 15 branded TV stations in the United States, Television stations in Capital District, New York, Television channels and stations established in 1984, Sinclair Broadcast Group

Thompson's Lake State Park

Thompson's Lake State Park is a state park located near East Berne, New York, in Albany County. The park offers a beach, a playground and playing fields, picnic tables, recreation programs, a nature trail, fishing and ice fishing, a boat launch, a dump station, campground for tents and trailers, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Located within the park boundaries is the Knox District School No. 5, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.

Located at 42.6544, -74.0483 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
State parks of New York, Parks in Albany County, New York

WMHT-FM

WMHT-FM is the callsign of a classical music and NPR radio station licenced to Schenectady, New York, broadcasting on 89.1 MHz with 6,100 watts ERP from the Helderberg Mountains antenna farm in New Scotland, New York. It is sister station to WMHT, the PBS member station for the Albany/Schenectady/Troy market.

Located at 42.6253, -74.0101 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Radio stations in New York, NPR member stations, Classical music radio stations in the United States, Radio stations established in 1972

WVBG-LP

WVBG-LP is an low-power television station that broadcasts on UHF channel 25 from the Pinnacle Campsite area on the Helderberg Escarpment. The station signed on in 1998 as an affiliate of UPN. However, in 2000, it would lose its affiliation to cable-only WEDG-TV, which would later go off-the-air in favor of WNYA. The station was forced to go independent, but later joined the Resort Sports Network, based in Portland, Maine.

Located at 42.6272, -74.0117 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Television stations in New York, Television channels and stations established in 1997


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Thompson's Lake, Thompsons Lake