Bristol, NY has a humid continental climate characterized by hot summers and cold winters. Summers are usually very warm with highs often reaching into the mid-80s Fahrenheit (mid to upper 20s Celsius), while winter temperatures typically range from the mid-20s to low 30s Fahrenheit (-4 to 1 Celsius). Precipitation is generally moderate throughout the year, with snowfall in the winter months and rainfall more likely during the spring and summer months.
Bristol, New York gets 34 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Bristol averages 55 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 Bristol. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Bristol 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 80 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 16
Rain: averages 34 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 55 inches of snow a year