Hartwick, NY has a humid continental climate, with cold and snowy winters and warm, humid summers. Average temperatures range from 40 to 87 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the year. Rainfall is heavy in the spring and summer months, while snowfall occurs mainly during the winter season. The area generally has milder temperatures compared to other parts of New York, due to its proximity to Lake Otsego. During the winter months, Hartwick experiences several days of snow cover and occasional blizzards, though temperatures rarely drop below freezing for extended periods of time.
Hartwick, New York gets 44 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Hartwick averages 86 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 157 sunny days per year in Hartwick. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Hartwick gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 148 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 78 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 13
Rain: averages 44 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 86 inches of snow a year