Malta, NY has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. During the summer, temperatures range between 70-85 degrees Fahrenheit, while during the winter they can drop to below freezing. Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year and Malta receives an average of 36 inches of rain each year. Snowfall occurs mostly in December and January, and it is usually light compared to other areas in New York State.
Malta, New York gets 43 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Malta averages 59 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 180 sunny days per year in Malta. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Malta gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 133 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 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 13
Rain: averages 43 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 59 inches of snow a year