Larchmont, NY Climate


Reviews



Download our custom City Report to see exclusive
data on cost of living, crime, climate, and more.
Larchmont, NY has a humid continental climate, characterized by four distinct seasons and warm summers. Winters in Larchmont are cold with occasional snowfall and mild temperatures throughout the spring season. The summer months are typically hot and humid, creating a perfect environment for outdoor activities. Rainfall is moderate year-round but can be heavier during certain months of the year. The average temperature ranges from the mid-50s in winter to mid-80s in summer, making Larchmont an ideal place to enjoy comfortable weather all year long.

Larchmont, New York gets 49 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Larchmont averages 26 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 200 sunny days per year in Larchmont. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Larchmont gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 122 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 85 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 25
Rain: averages 49 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 26 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Larchmont is 7.2 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in New York.

8.5 Summer - 5.5 Winter
September, June and May are the most pleasant months in Larchmont, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateLarchmont, New YorkUnited States
  48.7 in.38.1 in.
  25.7 in.27.8 in.
  122.1 days106.2 days
  200 days205 days
  85.2°85.8°
  24.9°21.7°
  7.27
  3.64.3
  52 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 Larchmont with an average high temperature of 85.2°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in New York. In Larchmont, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Larchmont are September, June and August.
In Larchmont, there are 16.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in New York.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Larchmont with an average of 24.9°. This is warmer than most places in New York.
In Larchmont, there are 82.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in New York.
In Larchmont, there are 0.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in New York.
The humidity is usually comfortable in Larchmont but some summer months can be sticky or muggy. August is the most humid month, though humidity is low for most of the year. The most humid months are August, July and June.
July is the wettest month in Larchmont with 4.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 3.0 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 27% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 48.7 inches in Larchmont means that it is wetter than most places in New York.
April is the rainiest month in Larchmont with 11.4 days of rain, and September is the driest month with only 8.5 rainy days. There are 122.1 rainy days annually in Larchmont, which is less rainy than most places in New York. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 25.7 inches in Larchmont means that it is less snowy than most places in New York. February is the snowiest month in Larchmont with 8.5 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.
Reviews for Larchmont
    See all ()

This is a very nice, upscale area with lots of amenities, but too costly for me as I'm approaching retirement. I'm looking to relocate to a much less expensive  More

   |    Reply

Over 17 years ago

Very low crime. Most of the police officers are helping people with health and emergency issues, or dealing with traffic issues. Larchmont has its own police  More

   |    Reply

Over 18 years ago

Larchmont is not affordable to anyone. It is very pretty and super safe but how do you think they are getting this kind of treatment! Average home is $800,000 for a  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Larchmont

Jobs
Compare Larchmont,
cost of living
Compare food, housing, utilities, and more in Larchmont, New York to any other city in the US.