Galen, NY has a humid continental climate with four distinct seasons. The summers are warm and humid with temperatures in the 80s, while winters tend to be cold and snowy with temperatures often dropping below freezing. Spring is usually mild with temperatures reaching the mid-60s during the day, while fall brings cooler temperatures in the 50s and occasional showers. Galen receives an average of 38 inches of rain per year, as well as snowfall that ranges from light to moderate throughout the winter months.
Galen, New York gets 37 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Galen averages 60 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 164 sunny days per year in Galen. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Galen gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 137 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 17
Rain: averages 37 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 60 inches of snow a year