Watkins Glen, NY boasts a humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. The average temperatures range from the mid-30s in the winter to the mid 70s in the summer time. While there is some precipitation throughout the year, it tends to be low in volume and more concentrated during spring and early summer months. Although sometimes severe storms may affect Watkins Glen, most days are mild and pleasant.
Watkins Glen, New York gets 36 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Watkins Glen averages 45 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 159 sunny days per year in Watkins Glen. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Watkins Glen gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 136 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 81 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 13
Rain: averages 36 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 45 inches of snow a year