Leyden, NY has a humid continental climate that is characterized by warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. The average temperature in the summer ranges from 70 degrees Fahrenheit to 80 degrees Fahrenheit while the winter months typically range between 20 degrees Fahrenheit to 30 degrees Fahrenheit. Precipitation levels are relatively high throughout the year with snowfall levels ranging from 50 inches to 60 inches each season. Additionally, strong lake-effect snow bands often blow through the region adding additional inches of snow to the area in the winter months.
Leyden, New York gets 53 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Leyden averages 152 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 Leyden. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Leyden gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 173 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 77 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 8
Rain: averages 53 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 152 inches of snow a year