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United States / New York / New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area / Westchester County / North Salem / Zip Codes
North Salem, NY has a humid continental climate, characterized by cold winters and hot summers. Winters are typically cold and snowy with temperatures averaging around 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Summers can be warm and humid with temperatures reaching up to the upper 80s. The area receives an annual average of 45 inches of precipitation throughout the year, mainly in the form of snowfall during winter months and rainfall during summer months. North Salem is also known for its strong winds that blow down from the Catskill Mountains in the wintertime.

North Salem, New York gets 51 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

North Salem averages 38 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 194 sunny days per year in North Salem. The US average is 205 sunny days.

North Salem gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 118 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.

Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18
Rain: averages 51 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 38 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for North Salem is 7.0 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in New York.

9 Summer - 4.9 Winter
August, June and September are the most pleasant months in North Salem, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateNorth Salem, New YorkUnited States
  51.3 in.38.1 in.
  38.0 in.27.8 in.
  117.7 days106.2 days
  194 days205 days
  82.4°85.8°
  17.7°21.7°
  77
  3.64.3
  505 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for North Salem with an average high temperature of 82.4°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in New York. In North Salem, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for North Salem are June, August and July.
In North Salem, there are 8.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in New York.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for North Salem with an average of 17.7°. This is about average compared to other places in New York.
In North Salem, there are 129.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in New York.
In North Salem, there are 2.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in New York.
The humidity is usually comfortable in North Salem but some summer months can be sticky or muggy. July is the most humid month, though humidity is low for most of the year. The most humid months are July, August and June.
October is the wettest month in North Salem with 4.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 3.1 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 27% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 51.3 inches in North Salem means that it is one of the wettest places in New York.
May is the rainiest month in North Salem with 11.5 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 8.4 rainy days. There are 117.7 rainy days annually in North Salem, which is less rainy than most places in New York. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 38.0 inches in North Salem means that it is about average compared to other places in New York. January is the snowiest month in North Salem with 10.8 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Michael · North Salem, NY
North Salem Overview
Over 16 years ago

Have lived in area almost 18 years. Quiet country setting. Cost of living is relatively high and region does not encourage development. Reputation for good schools K-12.  More

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