North Elba, NY is located in the beautiful Adirondack mountains and has a humid continental climate. This means that summers are usually mild and warm, with temperatures usually reaching up to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, while winters are cold and snowy, often dropping below freezing. Precipitation is evenly distributed throughout the year, with an average of 40 inches per year. The area has four distinct seasons including spring which typically begins in mid-April and leads into summer, fall starting in late September, and winter beginning in December. Due to its mountainous terrain and elevation, North Elba offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, camping, skiing and snowboarding all year round.
North Elba, New York gets 41 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
North Elba averages 103 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 160 sunny days per year in North Elba. The US average is 205 sunny days.
North Elba gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 170 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 76 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 4
Rain: averages 41 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 103 inches of snow a year