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Utica, NY vs Salem, VA

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Highlights

On average, there are 210 sunny days per year in Salem. Utica averages 160 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Salem, Virginia gets 41.6 inches of rain, on average, per year. Utica, New York gets 47.3 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Salem averages 15.5 inches of snow per year. Utica averages 95.8 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.


Weather Highlights

Salem, Virginia
Summer High:
the July high is around 86.5 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 26.1
Rain: averages 41.6 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 15.5 inches of snow a year

Utica, New York
Summer High:
the July high is around 80.4 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 12
Rain: averages 47.3 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 95.8 inches of snow a year


BESTPLACES COMFORT INDEX
Salem

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Salem is 7.5 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Virginia.

7.5 / 10
September, June and May are the most pleasant months in Salem, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Utica

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Utica is 6.2 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in New York.

6.2 / 10
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Utica, while January and February are the least comfortable months.


Today's Weather - Utica, NY

1 AM PST

Mostly Clear

63°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
OvernightMostly Clear63° / 90°E 5 mph
Wednesday NightShowers And Thunderstorms Likely64° / 79°W 3 to 7 mph
Thursday NightSlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy55° / 80°W 2 to 6 mph
Friday NightMostly Clear55° / 82°SW 2 to 9 mph
Saturday NightChance Showers And Thunderstorms59° / 79°SW 6 mph
Sunday NightChance Rain Showers57° / 75°S 5 mph
Monday NightChance Showers And Thunderstorms58° / 73°S 6 to 9 mph

Today's Weather - Salem, VA

1 AM PST

Mostly Clear

65°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
OvernightMostly Clear63° / 88°S 2 mph
Wednesday NightIsolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy65° / 83°SW 3 to 8 mph
Thursday NightShowers And Thunderstorms Likely65° / 83°W 3 to 7 mph
Friday NightShowers And Thunderstorms Likely65° / 85°SW 5 mph
Saturday NightChance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms65° / 86°W 0 to 6 mph
Sunday NightShowers And Thunderstorms Likely67° / 86°S 5 mph
Monday NightShowers And Thunderstorms Likely64° / 82°W 8 mph

Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthUtica, NYSalem, VA
January29° / 12°46° / 26°
February33° / 14°50° / 28°
March42° / 23°58° / 35°
April56° / 35°68° / 44°
May68° / 45°76° / 52°
June76° / 54°83° / 61°
July80° / 59°87° / 65°
August79° / 57°85° / 64°
September71° / 50°79° / 57°
October59° / 38°69° / 46°
November46° / 30°59° / 37°
December34° / 20°48° / 29°

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Utica / Salem
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 029 / 2317 / 914 / 2
February0 / 026 / 1914 / 911 / 2
March0 / 026 / 1214 / 107 / 1
April0 / 012 / 214 / 112 / 0
May0 / 11 / 013 / 130 / 0
June1 / 40 / 012 / 120 / 0
July1 / 90 / 012 / 120 / 0
August1 / 70 / 012 / 100 / 0
September0 / 20 / 012 / 90 / 0
October0 / 08 / 214 / 80 / 0
November0 / 018 / 1016 / 94 / 0
December0 / 028 / 2017 / 912 / 2
July is the hottest month for Utica with an average high temperature of 80.4°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in New York. In Utica, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Utica are August, June and July.

July is the hottest month for Salem with an average high temperature of 86.5°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Virginia. In Salem, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Salem are September, May and June.


January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Utica with an average of 12.0°. This is colder than most places in New York.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Salem with an average of 26.1°. This is warmer than most places in Virginia.



In Utica, there are 3.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in New York.

In Salem, there are 22.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Virginia.



In Utica, there are 147.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in New York.

In Salem, there are 88.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Virginia.



In Utica, there are 11.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in New York.

In Salem, there are 0.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Virginia.



October is the wettest month in Utica with 4.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.9 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 28% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 47.3 inches in Utica means that it is wetter than most places in New York.


July is the wettest month in Salem with 4.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.8 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 29% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 41.6 inches in Salem means that it is drier than most places in Virginia.


January is the rainiest month in Utica with 16.8 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 11.5 rainy days. There are 164.9 rainy days annually in Utica, which is rainier than most places in New York. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 29% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.

May is the rainiest month in Salem with 13.0 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 8.2 rainy days. There are 121.4 rainy days annually in Salem, which is rainier than most places in Virginia. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.



An annual snowfall of 95.8 inches in Utica means that it is snowier than most places in New York.

An annual snowfall of 15.5 inches in Salem means that it is about average compared to other places in Virginia.



January is the snowiest month in Utica with 29.5 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

February is the snowiest month in Salem with 5.2 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.


DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.


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Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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