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United States / New York / Watertown-Fort Drum Metro Area / Jefferson County / Alexandria / Zip Codes
Alexandria, NY is located in the state of New York and enjoys a humid continental climate. Summers are typically hot and humid, while winters are usually cold and snowy. Winters tend to have more snowfall than other areas of the state, making it a popular destination for those who enjoy winter activities such as skiing and snowmobiling. The spring season brings mild weather with plenty of sunshine, while autumn is often characterized by crisp cool days perfect for outdoor activities. Alexandria is also known for its rainy days throughout the year, which makes it a great place to take advantage of the area's many lakes and waterways.

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

Alexandria averages 98 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 161 sunny days per year in Alexandria. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Alexandria 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 8
Rain: averages 39 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 98 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Alexandria is 6.1 (10=best), which means it is one of the least comfortable places in New York.

9.2 Summer - 3.2 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Alexandria, 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 Alexandria with an average high temperature of 80.0°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in New York. In Alexandria, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Alexandria are August, July and June.
In Alexandria, there are 2.0 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 Alexandria with an average of 7.8°. This is one of the coldest places in New York.
In Alexandria, there are 155.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in New York.
In Alexandria, there are 24.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the coldest places in New York.
Humidity in Alexandria is generally low and comfortable. But there some days when the humidity becomes unpleasant, especially in July and August. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are July, August and June.
October is the wettest month in Alexandria with 4.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.3 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 31% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 38.8 inches in Alexandria means that it is drier than most places in New York.
December is the rainiest month in Alexandria with 16.7 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 10.4 rainy days. There are 155.9 rainy days annually in Alexandria, which is rainier than most places in New York. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 30% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 98.4 inches in Alexandria means that it is snowier than most places in New York. January is the snowiest month in Alexandria with 28.2 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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