West Seneca, NY Climate


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West Seneca, NY has a humid continental climate with warm to hot summers and cold winters. The average temperature in the summer is around 73 degrees Fahrenheit, while the average winter temperature is around 29 degrees Fahrenheit. The area also experiences moderate precipitation throughout the year, with an average of about 34 inches annually. During winter months, snowfall can occur on occasion and temperatures can reach below 0 degrees Fahrenheit at times. Despite its cold winters, West Seneca still enjoys mild summers which are perfect for outdoor activities with friends and family!

West Seneca, New York gets 39 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

West Seneca averages 85 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 159 sunny days per year in West Seneca. The US average is 205 sunny days.

West Seneca gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 162 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 18
Rain: averages 39 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 85 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for West Seneca is 6.4 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in New York.

9.3 Summer - 3.6 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in West Seneca, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateWest Seneca, New YorkUnited States
  39.3 in.38.1 in.
  84.8 in.27.8 in.
  162.0 days106.2 days
  159 days205 days
  81.3°85.8°
  17.9°21.7°
  6.47
  3.34.3
  597 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 West Seneca with an average high temperature of 81.3°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in New York. In West Seneca, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for West Seneca are June, August and July.
In West Seneca, there are 3.8 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 West Seneca with an average of 17.9°. This is about average compared to other places in New York.
In West Seneca, there are 128.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in New York.
In West Seneca, there are 2.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in New York.
Humidity in West Seneca 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.
November is the wettest month in West Seneca with 3.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.4 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 39.3 inches in West Seneca means that it is drier than most places in New York.
January is the rainiest month in West Seneca with 18.5 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 10.2 rainy days. There are 162.0 rainy days annually in West Seneca, which is rainier than most places in New York. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 20% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 84.8 inches in West Seneca means that it is snowier than most places in New York. January is the snowiest month in West Seneca with 23.3 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Over 17 years ago

Having lived in West Seneca all my life I have to say it is one of the greatest towns you could ever find. We have the great city of Buffalo NY right on our boundary,  More

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Over 19 years ago

I lived in West Seneca For 21 years, we never even locked our doors. No problems. Now in my new city, I always lock my doors, even when I am home. I miss West  More

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