Grand Island, NY has a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers. Average temperatures range from a low of 18 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter to over 75 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer months. Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, with the wettest months being June and July. Snowfall is common during the winter season, though Grand Island typically sees less snow than areas to the north and west.
Grand Island, New York gets 37 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Grand Island averages 84 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 Grand Island. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Grand Island gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 165 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 16
Rain: averages 37 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 84 inches of snow a year