Poughkeepsie, NY has a humid continental climate with warm, humid summers and cold, wet winters. The area experiences temperature extremes, with hot summer days often reaching into the 90s and below zero temperatures in winter. During the spring and fall months, temperatures stay in the 50s and 60s. Rainfall is abundant throughout the year as Poughkeepsie receives about 43 inches of precipitation annually. Snowfall is also common in the winter months, and occasional snowstorms occur throughout the season.
Poughkeepsie, New York gets 47 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Poughkeepsie averages 42 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 165 sunny days per year in Poughkeepsie. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Poughkeepsie gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 125 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 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 15
Rain: averages 47 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 42 inches of snow a year