Wales, NY is located in the southeastern part of New York state, and is known for its humid continental climate. The area experiences four distinct seasons, with warm summers and cold winters. In the summer months, temperatures range from 60 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit and are usually accompanied by high levels of humidity. Winters are cold with temperatures ranging from 20 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit, and sometimes snowfall can be significant. Spring and fall tend to have milder temperatures in the upper-40s to mid-50s range with more precipitation than other seasons due to weather patterns coming off the nearby Great Lakes.
Wales, New York gets 43 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Wales averages 115 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 157 sunny days per year in Wales. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Wales gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 159 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 78 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 15
Rain: averages 43 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 115 inches of snow a year