Chatham, NY has a humid continental climate. The summers in Chatham are warm and the winters are usually cold. Precipitation is abundant throughout the year, with heavier rains during the spring and summer months. Snowfall amounts vary dramatically, but it is possible to receive several feet of snow per season. The average temperature in the wintertime is around 27 degrees Fahrenheit and in the summer it can reach up to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Overall, Chatham has a fairly moderate climate with mild temperatures throughout most of the year.
Chatham, New York gets 43 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Chatham averages 50 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 180 sunny days per year in Chatham. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Chatham gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 127 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 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 14
Rain: averages 43 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 50 inches of snow a year