Steuben, NY Climate


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Steuben, NY is located in the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York. This region enjoys a moderate climate with four distinct seasons. In the summer months, temperatures can reach the mid 80s and enjoy plenty of sunshine. Winters are cold with nighttime temperatures dropping into the 20s and snowfall occurring throughout the season. Spring and fall are mild with temperatures ranging from 30 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Overall, Steuben has a pleasant climate perfect for enjoying outdoor activities year round.

Steuben, New York gets 50 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Steuben averages 113 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 161 sunny days per year in Steuben. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Steuben gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 168 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 79 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 10
Rain: averages 50 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 113 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Steuben is 6.0 (10=best), which means it is one of the least comfortable places in New York.

9.1 Summer - 3 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Steuben, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateSteuben, New YorkUnited States
  50.0 in.38.1 in.
  113.0 in.27.8 in.
  168.3 days106.2 days
  161 days205 days
  78.9°85.8°
  10.2°21.7°
  67
  3.24.3
  928 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 Steuben with an average high temperature of 78.9°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in New York. In Steuben, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Steuben are August, July and June.
In Steuben, there are 2.5 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 Steuben with an average of 10.2°. This is one of the coldest places in New York.
In Steuben, there are 155.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in New York.
In Steuben, there are 14.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in New York.
Humidity in Steuben 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.
October is the wettest month in Steuben with 4.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 3.1 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 28% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 50.0 inches in Steuben means that it is one of the wettest places in New York.
January is the rainiest month in Steuben with 17.7 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 11.7 rainy days. There are 168.3 rainy days annually in Steuben, which is one of the rainiest places in New York. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 29% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 113.0 inches in Steuben means that it is one of the snowiest places in New York. January is the snowiest month in Steuben with 31.8 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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