The climate in Lyme, NY is generally characterized by cold winters and warm, humid summers. Winters typically bring heavy snowfall due to the area's proximity to the Great Lakes. Temperatures average around 25 degrees Fahrenheit in January and February, with occasional dips into the teens or even single digits. In summertime, temperatures can reach into the 80s and 90s on some days with high humidity levels due to moisture from nearby Lake Ontario. Spring and autumn months are mild but can also be wet at times. The area receives a fair amount of rainfall throughout the year, but there is still plenty of sunshine to enjoy all four seasons in this picturesque corner of New York State.
Lyme, New York gets 39 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Lyme 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 Lyme. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Lyme gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 158 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 9
Rain: averages 39 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 104 inches of snow a year