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United States / New York / Buffalo-Cheektowaga Metro Area / Erie County / Akron / Zip Codes
Akron, NY is located in the Northeastern region of the United States and thus experiences all four distinct seasons throughout the year. Summers are generally warm with temperatures ranging from 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit, while winters tend to be cold and snowy with temperatures dropping into the 30s. Spring is usually mild, and fall brings a mix of cool days with occasional warmer weather. Rainfall in Akron is fairly consistent throughout the year, however, snowfall can vary from season to season.

Akron, New York gets 39 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Akron averages 84 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 158 sunny days per year in Akron. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Akron gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 161 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 18
Rain: averages 39 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 84 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Akron is 6.5 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in New York.

9.3 Summer - 3.6 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Akron, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

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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 Akron with an average high temperature of 81.3°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in New York. In Akron, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Akron are June, August and July.
In Akron, there are 4.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in New York.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Akron with an average of 18.0°. This is warmer than most places in New York.
In Akron, there are 127.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in New York.
In Akron, there are 2.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in New York.
Humidity in Akron is generally quite low and comfortable. There are few days during the summer when the humidity becomes unpleasant. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are July, August and June.
November is the wettest month in Akron with 3.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.4 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 28% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 39.3 inches in Akron means that it is drier than most places in New York.
January is the rainiest month in Akron with 18.2 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 10.1 rainy days. There are 160.5 rainy days annually in Akron, which is rainier than most places in New York. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 20% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 83.8 inches in Akron means that it is snowier than most places in New York. January is the snowiest month in Akron with 22.9 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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