Schenevus, NY Climate


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Schenevus, NY has a humid continental climate, with warm summers and cold winters. The area experiences four distinct seasons, including an extended autumn season. During the summer months, temperatures can reach into the low- to mid-80s (Fahrenheit), while winter temperatures typically range from 10°F to 40°F or lower. Precipitation levels are moderate throughout the year. Snowfall is frequent during the winter months, with much of it falling in December and January. Although temperatures in Schenevus can reach extreme levels in either direction, overall the climate is mild and enjoyable for most of the year.

Schenevus, New York gets 44 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Schenevus averages 94 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 163 sunny days per year in Schenevus. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Schenevus gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 145 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 94 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Schenevus is 6.1 (10=best), which means it is one of the least comfortable places in New York.

9.1 Summer - 3.4 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Schenevus, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateSchenevus, New YorkUnited States
  44.2 in.38.1 in.
  93.6 in.27.8 in.
  145.1 days106.2 days
  163 days205 days
  77.6°85.8°
  12.6°21.7°
  6.17
  3.34.3
  1302 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 Schenevus with an average high temperature of 77.6°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in New York. In Schenevus, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Schenevus are July, August and June.
In Schenevus, there are 0.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in New York.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Schenevus with an average of 12.6°. This is colder than most places in New York.
In Schenevus, there are 151.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in New York.
In Schenevus, there are 12.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in New York.
Humidity in Schenevus is generally quite low and comfortable. There are few days during the summer when the humidity becomes unpleasant. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are July, August and June.
June is the wettest month in Schenevus with 4.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.7 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 44.2 inches in Schenevus means that it is drier than most places in New York.
January is the rainiest month in Schenevus with 14.2 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 10.4 rainy days. There are 145.1 rainy days annually in Schenevus, which is rainier than most places in New York. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 27% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 93.6 inches in Schenevus means that it is snowier than most places in New York. January is the snowiest month in Schenevus with 27.4 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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