Alden, NY has a humid continental climate, with hot and humid summers and cold winters. The average temperature in summer is around 73°F (23°C), while in winter it falls to an average low of 15°F (-9°C). Precipitation is moderate throughout the year, ranging from 25-30 inches per year. Snowfall occurs mostly from December through March, with an average of 65 inches each year. Despite the cold winter temperatures, Alden is still a pleasant place to live due to its relatively mild spring and fall seasons.
Alden, New York gets 41 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Alden averages 91 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 Alden. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Alden gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 156 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 80 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 17
Rain: averages 41 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 91 inches of snow a year