Mount Vernon, NY enjoys a moderate climate, with hot and humid summers and cold winters. Average temperatures in the summer months are usually around 70°F (21°C) with highs reaching the mid-80s (27–31°C). Winters are cold and snowy, with temperatures generally ranging between 20-30°F (-6–-1°C). Precipitation is abundant all year round and snowfall can reach up to 40 inches (101 cm) per season. The city experiences four distinct seasons that provide plenty of opportunity for outdoor activities throughout the year.
Mount Vernon, New York gets 50 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Mount Vernon averages 28 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 200 sunny days per year in Mount Vernon. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Mount Vernon gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 122 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 85 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 25
Rain: averages 50 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 28 inches of snow a year