| CLIMATE | Poughkeepsie | Portsmouth | United States |
| Rainfall (in.) | 39 | 44.2 | 36.5 |
| Snowfall (in.) | 42.7 | 49.4 | 25 |
| Precipitation Days | 108 | 121 | 100 |
| Sunny Days | 165 | 198 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 86 | 83 | 86.5 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 17.7 | 14.7 | 20.5 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 48 | 52 | 44 |
| UV Index | 3.6 | 3.4 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 160 | 40 | 1,443 |