Lee, NY has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. The summers are generally hot and humid, with temperatures reaching into the upper 80s (°F) on average; while winter temperatures drop to below freezing for extended periods of time. Precipitation is fairly consistent throughout the year, with a slightly higher amount in the summer months compared to other times of year. Snowfall accumulates in abundance during the winter months, making Lee an ideal location for participating in winter activities such as skiing and snowshoeing.
Lee, New York gets 48 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Lee averages 104 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 Lee. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Lee 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 80 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 11
Rain: averages 48 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 104 inches of snow a year