Brentwood, NY Climate


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Brentwood, NY enjoys a temperate climate with hot summers and mild winters, thanks to its position on the south shore of Long Island. The area experiences average temperatures in the mid-70s during the summer months and temperatures in the 40s during winter. Precipitation is moderate throughout the year, with most precipitation occurring in short bursts throughout spring and fall. On average, the area receives about 48 inches of rain per year. Humidity levels tend to be quite high, especially during summer months, making it a great place to cool off by heading down to one of its many beaches.

Brentwood, New York gets 46 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Brentwood averages 26 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 204 sunny days per year in Brentwood. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Brentwood gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 111 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 24
Rain: averages 46 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 26 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Brentwood is 7.2 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in New York.

8.9 Summer - 5.4 Winter
June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Brentwood, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateBrentwood, New YorkUnited States
  46.2 in.38.1 in.
  25.5 in.27.8 in.
  110.9 days106.2 days
  204 days205 days
  82.1°85.8°
  23.5°21.7°
  7.27
  3.74.3
  79 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 Brentwood with an average high temperature of 82.1°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in New York. In Brentwood, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Brentwood are June, August and July.
In Brentwood, there are 5.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in New York.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Brentwood with an average of 23.5°. This is warmer than most places in New York.
In Brentwood, there are 94.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in New York.
In Brentwood, there are 0.1 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 Brentwood 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.
April is the wettest month in Brentwood with 4.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.9 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 27% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 46.2 inches in Brentwood means that it is about average compared to other places in New York.
April is the rainiest month in Brentwood with 10.6 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 7.9 rainy days. There are 110.9 rainy days annually in Brentwood, which is one of the least rainy 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 25.5 inches in Brentwood means that it is less snowy than most places in New York. February is the snowiest month in Brentwood with 7.7 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Over 12 years ago

Brentwood use to be a nice place to live 15 years ago. Crime is growing, houses are too expensive and old. Mostly foreclosures that are affordable but houses need a lot  More

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