Waterford, NY has a humid continental climate with warm, humid summers and cold winters with moderate snowfall. Temperatures range from an average of 95°F in the summer months to an average of 20°F in the winter months. Precipitation is fairly consistent year-round with an average annual rainfall of around 43 inches. The area can also experience extreme temperatures both in the winter and summer which can lead to hazardous conditions.
Waterford, New York gets 41 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Waterford averages 51 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 180 sunny days per year in Waterford. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Waterford gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 131 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 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 14
Rain: averages 41 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 51 inches of snow a year