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Holbrook, NY has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. During the summer months, temperatures average in the high 70s to mid 80s Fahrenheit while during the winter months temperatures range from the low 20s to mid 30s Fahrenheit. The town receives an average of 43 inches of precipitation per year, mostly in the form of rain, although snowfall is not uncommon during the winter months. Average relative humidity ranges from 60-75% throughout the year, making for muggy and sometimes oppressive summer days. Holbrook is known for its distinct seasonal variations which provide a variety of outdoor activities all year round.

Holbrook, New York gets 48 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

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

On average, there are 203 sunny days per year in Holbrook. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Holbrook gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 111 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 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 23
Rain: averages 48 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 28 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Holbrook is 7.2 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in New York.

9 Summer - 5.4 Winter
June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Holbrook, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateHolbrook, New YorkUnited States
  47.8 in.38.1 in.
  28.3 in.27.8 in.
  111.0 days106.2 days
  203 days205 days
  82.4°85.8°
  22.9°21.7°
  7.27
  3.74.3
  118 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 Holbrook with an average high temperature of 82.4°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in New York. In Holbrook, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Holbrook are June, August and September.
In Holbrook, there are 5.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in New York.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Holbrook with an average of 22.9°. This is warmer than most places in New York.
In Holbrook, there are 102.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in New York.
In Holbrook, there are 0.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in New York.
The humidity is usually comfortable in Holbrook but some summer months can be sticky or muggy. July is the most humid month, though humidity is low for most of the year. The most humid months are July, August and June.
April is the wettest month in Holbrook with 4.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 3.3 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 27% of yearly precipitation and 23% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 47.8 inches in Holbrook means that it is wetter than most places in New York.
April is the rainiest month in Holbrook with 10.6 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 7.9 rainy days. There are 111.0 rainy days annually in Holbrook, which is one of the least rainy places in New York. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 28.3 inches in Holbrook means that it is less snowy than most places in New York. February is the snowiest month in Holbrook with 8.4 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Over 14 years ago

A good thing about Holbrook is that I do feel safe. I have never had anything stolen, and have never felt as if my own or my son's safety were threatened. The  More

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Over 14 years ago

Great area but very  More

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Over 16 years ago

I have been living in holbrook over 12 years. There are many families and great people. There is a lack of community involvement and most people keep to themselves.   More

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