Dresden, NY Climate

Dresden, NY has a humid continental climate, meaning that summers tend to be warm and humid while winters are cold and snowy. The average temperature in the summer ranges from 65 to 80°F, while winter temperatures typically reach between 10 and 30°F. Rainfall is abundant throughout the year, with an annual average of 39\". Dresden experiences all four distinct seasons, with each bringing its own unique weather patterns. Spring is marked by rising temperatures and blossoming flowers, while fall brings crisp air and vibrant foliage. Winters are cold and snowy, making it a great time for snow sports like skiing and snowmobiling. Summers tend to be hot and humid in Dresden, so residents enjoy access to lakes and rivers for swimming to cool down.

Climate	Dresden, New York	United States
Rainfall		38.1

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.