Hopewell Junction, NY Climate


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The climate in Hopewell Junction, NY is mild and typically sunny. The area experiences four distinct seasons with hot summers and cold winters. During the summer months temperatures can get up to the mid-80s, while winter temperatures typically stay in the low 30s. The area receives an average of 42 inches of rain annually, making it a relatively dry climate compared to other parts of the US. Snowfall in Hopewell Junction averages around 23 inches per year, but can vary greatly from year to year.

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

Hopewell Junction averages 36 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 170 sunny days per year in Hopewell Junction. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Hopewell Junction gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 124 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 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18
Rain: averages 48 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 36 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Hopewell Junction is 7.0 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in New York.

9 Summer - 5 Winter
June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Hopewell Junction, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateHopewell Junction, New YorkUnited States
  48.2 in.38.1 in.
  36.3 in.27.8 in.
  123.6 days106.2 days
  170 days205 days
  84.3°85.8°
  17.9°21.7°
  77
  3.64.3
  246 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 Hopewell Junction with an average high temperature of 84.3°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in New York. In Hopewell Junction, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Hopewell Junction are June, September and August.
In Hopewell Junction, there are 13.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in New York.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Hopewell Junction with an average of 17.9°. This is about average compared to other places in New York.
In Hopewell Junction, there are 123.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in New York.
In Hopewell Junction, there are 3.1 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 Hopewell Junction 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.
July is the wettest month in Hopewell Junction with 4.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.9 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 28% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 48.2 inches in Hopewell Junction means that it is wetter than most places in New York.
May is the rainiest month in Hopewell Junction with 12.1 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 8.9 rainy days. There are 123.6 rainy days annually in Hopewell Junction, which is less rainy than most places in New York. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 27% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 36.3 inches in Hopewell Junction means that it is about average compared to other places in New York. January is the snowiest month in Hopewell Junction with 12.0 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Over 10 years ago

While we are surrounded by beautiful nature - the cost of living here is astronomical and we are still an hour and a half from NYC. The weather is extreme. Time to move  More

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Over 17 years ago

This Hudson valley is beautiful. Being able to sit on the deck in the evening and not fight bugs is wonderful. More stars at night than you can count. Population  More

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