Gaines, NY has a humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. The average summer temperature is in the mid-80s Fahrenheit while the average winter temperature is in the low thirties. Summers are usually sunny and dry, while winters have frequent snowfall and occasional freezing rain. Spring and autumn are both mild seasons with moderate rainfall. Overall, Gaines has a pleasant climate all year round, making it an ideal place to visit for any outdoor activity or just general relaxation.
Gaines, New York gets 36 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Gaines averages 66 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 162 sunny days per year in Gaines. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Gaines gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 151 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 81 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18
Rain: averages 36 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 66 inches of snow a year