Cherry Valley, NY Climate


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Cherry Valley, NY has a humid continental climate, which is characterized by warm and humid summers and cold winters. The average temperature during the summer months ranges from 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit, while temperatures in the winter months typically range between 25-35 degrees Fahrenheit. Precipitation is common throughout the year, with around 40 inches of rain and snowfall per year. During the winter months, Cherry Valley usually receives an average of 75-90 inches of snowfall annually. Despite these chilly temperatures, plenty of sunshine can be found in Cherry Valley during all four seasons.

Cherry Valley, New York gets 45 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Cherry Valley averages 94 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 163 sunny days per year in Cherry Valley. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Cherry Valley gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 147 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 78 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 13
Rain: averages 45 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 94 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Cherry Valley is 6.2 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in New York.

9.1 Summer - 3.5 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Cherry Valley, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateCherry Valley, New YorkUnited States
  44.9 in.38.1 in.
  94.2 in.27.8 in.
  147.0 days106.2 days
  163 days205 days
  77.8°85.8°
  12.9°21.7°
  6.27
  3.34.3
  1345 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
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 Cherry Valley with an average high temperature of 77.8°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in New York. In Cherry Valley, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Cherry Valley are July, August and June.
In Cherry Valley, there are 0.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in New York.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Cherry Valley with an average of 12.9°. This is colder than most places in New York.
In Cherry Valley, there are 147.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in New York.
In Cherry Valley, there are 11.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in New York.
Humidity in Cherry Valley 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 August, July and June.
June is the wettest month in Cherry Valley with 4.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.7 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 29% of yearly precipitation and 20% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 44.9 inches in Cherry Valley means that it is about average compared to other places in New York.
January is the rainiest month in Cherry Valley with 14.2 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 10.7 rainy days. There are 147.0 rainy days annually in Cherry Valley, which is rainier than most places in New York. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 27% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 94.2 inches in Cherry Valley means that it is snowier than most places in New York. January is the snowiest month in Cherry Valley with 27.3 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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