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New Paltz, NY vs Raleigh, NC

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Highlights

On average, there are 213 sunny days per year in Raleigh. New Paltz averages 177 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Raleigh, North Carolina gets 45.8 inches of rain, on average, per year. New Paltz, New York gets 47.1 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Raleigh averages 3.7 inches of snow per year. New Paltz averages 42.5 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Raleigh, North Carolina
Summer High: the July high is around 89.5 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 29.9
Rain: averages 45.8 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 3.7 inches of snow a year

New Paltz, New York
Summer High: the July high is around 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 13.1
Rain: averages 47.1 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 42.5 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index
Raleigh

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Raleigh is 7.5 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in North Carolina.

7.5 / 10
May, September and October are the most pleasant months in Raleigh, while July and January are the least comfortable months.

New Paltz

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for New Paltz is 6.9 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in New York.

6.9 / 10
August, June and July are the most pleasant months in New Paltz, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Today's Weather - New Paltz, NY

8 AM PST

Mostly Sunny

58°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TodayMostly Sunny69° / 47°NW 10 to 15 mph
SundaySunny71° / 43°NW 2 to 7 mph
MondaySunny76° / 54°SW 1 to 8 mph
TuesdaySlight Chance Rain Showers74° / 58°S 2 to 6 mph
WednesdayChance Rain Showers72° / 60°SE 2 to 7 mph
ThursdayChance Rain Showers78° / 61°E 3 mph
FridayChance Rain Showers81° / 61°E 2 to 6 mph
Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthNew Paltz, NYRaleigh, NC
January35° / 13°51° / 30°
February39° / 16°55° / 32°
March47° / 24°63° / 39°
April60° / 35°72° / 47°
May71° / 45°79° / 56°
June79° / 55°87° / 65°
July84° / 59°90° / 69°
August82° / 58°88° / 68°
September75° / 49°82° / 61°
October63° / 37°72° / 49°
November52° / 29°63° / 40°
December40° / 20°54° / 33°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: New Paltz / Raleigh
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 029 / 1911 / 105 / 1
February0 / 026 / 158 / 94 / 1
March0 / 025 / 811 / 102 / 0
April0 / 112 / 111 / 90 / 0
May1 / 22 / 012 / 100 / 0
June2 / 90 / 011 / 100 / 0
July5 / 150 / 010 / 110 / 0
August3 / 110 / 010 / 100 / 0
September1 / 31 / 010 / 80 / 0
October0 / 010 / 19 / 70 / 0
November0 / 019 / 610 / 81 / 0
December0 / 028 / 1611 / 93 / 0
July is the hottest month for New Paltz with an average high temperature of 84.0°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in New York. In New Paltz, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for New Paltz are June, September and August.

July is the hottest month for Raleigh with an average high temperature of 89.5°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in North Carolina. In Raleigh, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Raleigh are May, September and April.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for New Paltz with an average of 13.1°. This is colder than most places in New York.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Raleigh with an average of 29.9°. This is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.

In New Paltz, there are 12.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in New York.

In Raleigh, there are 40.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in North Carolina.

In New Paltz, there are 152.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in New York.

In Raleigh, there are 65.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.

In New Paltz, there are 8.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in New York.

In Raleigh, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.

July is the wettest month in New Paltz with 4.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.8 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 47.1 inches in New Paltz means that it is wetter than most places in New York.


August is the wettest month in Raleigh with 4.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is April with 3.1 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 29% of yearly precipitation and 23% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 45.8 inches in Raleigh means that it is drier than most places in North Carolina.

May is the rainiest month in New Paltz with 12.3 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 8.4 rainy days. There are 124.7 rainy days annually in New Paltz, which is about average compared to other places in New York. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 27% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.

July is the rainiest month in Raleigh with 10.6 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 7.0 rainy days. There are 108.3 rainy days annually in Raleigh, which is less rainy than most places in North Carolina. The rainiest season is Autumn 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 42.5 inches in New Paltz means that it is about average compared to other places in New York.

An annual snowfall of 3.7 inches in Raleigh means that it is snowier than most places in North Carolina.
February is the snowiest month in New Paltz with 14.1 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

January is the snowiest month in Raleigh with 1.9 inches of snow, and 3 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.

Reviews for New Paltz    2 Reviews
Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA
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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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Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA
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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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NC For Me · Apex, NC
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Over 16 years ago

Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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