Milton, NY Climate


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Milton, NY has a humid continental climate, which is characterized by hot and humid summers and cold and snowy winters. In the summertime, temperatures average in the mid-70s to low 80s Fahrenheit and high humidity levels, while winter temperatures average in the 20s with regular snowfall. The city receives an average of 36 inches of precipitation per year, with most of it falling in spring and late fall. Milton experiences all four seasons to their fullest extent, making it a great place for anyone who loves experiencing the changing weather throughout the year.

Milton, New York gets 43 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Milton averages 61 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 180 sunny days per year in Milton. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Milton gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 134 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 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 12
Rain: averages 43 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 61 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Milton is 6.6 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in New York.

9.2 Summer - 4 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Milton, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateMilton, New YorkUnited States
  42.8 in.38.1 in.
  60.8 in.27.8 in.
  133.5 days106.2 days
  180 days205 days
  82.3°85.8°
  11.7°21.7°
  6.67
  3.54.3
  420 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 Milton with an average high temperature of 82.3°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in New York. In Milton, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Milton are June, August and July.
In Milton, there are 6.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in New York.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Milton with an average of 11.7°. This is colder than most places in New York.
In Milton, there are 147.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in New York.
In Milton, there are 13.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in New York.
Humidity in Milton 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.
July is the wettest month in Milton with 4.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.3 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 29% of yearly precipitation and 20% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 42.8 inches in Milton means that it is drier than most places in New York.
May is the rainiest month in Milton with 13.1 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 9.2 rainy days. There are 133.5 rainy days annually in Milton, which is about average compared to other places in New York. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 26% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 24% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 60.8 inches in Milton means that it is snowier than most places in New York. January is the snowiest month in Milton with 18.6 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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