Lewiston, NY Climate


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Lewiston, NY has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. Average summer highs reach into the 80s, while average winter lows drop below freezing. Precipitation is evenly distributed throughout the year, but snowfall is slightly higher in winter compared to other months. The area experiences four distinct seasons, each with its own unique characteristics. Spring brings blooming flowers and a sense of renewal while autumn brings a change in colors and cooler temperatures. Summertime offers an abundance of sunshine and outdoor activities while winter means cozy nights by the fire.

Lewiston, New York gets 36 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Lewiston averages 73 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 Lewiston. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Lewiston gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 147 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 36 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 73 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Lewiston is 6.5 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in New York.

9.3 Summer - 3.8 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Lewiston, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateLewiston, New YorkUnited States
  35.5 in.38.1 in.
  73.3 in.27.8 in.
  146.6 days106.2 days
  157 days205 days
  81.2°85.8°
  16.8°21.7°
  6.57
  3.24.3
  381 ft.2443 ft.
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.

July is the hottest month for Lewiston with an average high temperature of 81.2°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in New York. In Lewiston, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Lewiston are June, August and July.
In Lewiston, there are 4.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in New York.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Lewiston with an average of 16.8°. This is about average compared to other places in New York.
In Lewiston, there are 135.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in New York.
In Lewiston, there are 3.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in New York.
Humidity in Lewiston is generally low and comfortable. But there some days when the humidity becomes unpleasant, especially in July and August. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are July, August and June.
September is the wettest month in Lewiston with 3.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 2.1 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 28% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 35.5 inches in Lewiston means that it is one of the driest places in New York.
December is the rainiest month in Lewiston with 15.7 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 9.8 rainy days. There are 146.6 rainy days annually in Lewiston, which is rainier than most places in New York. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 30% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 73.3 inches in Lewiston means that it is snowier than most places in New York. January is the snowiest month in Lewiston with 21.2 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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