Pulaski, NY 

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Climate in Pulaski, NY

Pulaski, NY has a humid continental climate with cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers. Average temperatures range from the mid-20s Fahrenheit in the winter to the upper 70s Fahrenheit in the summer, with occasional heat waves. Precipitation is distributed evenly throughout the year, with thunderstorms common during the summer months. The area is also prone to lake effect snow from nearby Lake Ontario during winter months.

Pulaski, New York gets 45 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Pulaski averages 146 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 159 sunny days per year in Pulaski. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Pulaski gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 168 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 15
Rain: averages 45 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 146 inches of snow a year


BESTPLACES COMFORT INDEX

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Pulaski is 6.2 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in New York.

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August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Pulaski, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Climate Averages
  Pulaski, New YorkUnited States
  45.1 in.38.1 in.
  146.4 in.27.8 in.
  168.4 days106.2 days
  159 days205 days
  79.7°85.8°
  15.1°21.7°
  6.27
  3.24.3
  371 ft.2443 ft.
CLIMATE

YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.


July is the hottest month for Pulaski with an average high temperature of 79.7°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in New York. In Pulaski, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Pulaski are August, July and June.


In Pulaski, there are 1.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in New York.


January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Pulaski with an average of 15.1°. This is colder than most places in New York.


In Pulaski, there are 133.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in New York.


In Pulaski, there are 4.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in New York.


Humidity in Pulaski is generally low and comfortable. But there some days when the humidity becomes unpleasant, especially in July and August. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are July, August and June.


November is the wettest month in Pulaski with 4.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.9 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 29% of yearly precipitation and 23% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 45.1 inches in Pulaski means that it is about average compared to other places in New York.


January is the rainiest month in Pulaski with 19.3 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 10.6 rainy days. There are 168.4 rainy days annually in Pulaski, which is one of the rainiest places in New York. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 20% chance of a rainy day.


An annual snowfall of 146.4 inches in Pulaski means that it is one of the snowiest places in New York. January is the snowiest month in Pulaski with 44.5 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.





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    Reviews for Pulaski    2 Reviews
    Pulaski NY : For the Most Diehard Snow Lovers - 5/20/2015
    We've lived here 25+ years now. It was fun when we were young but getting 118"+ of snow every single year wears on a person eventually. I would only suggest moving here... Read More

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    Upstate New York-Awesome Salmon fishing, snow-mobi - 1/16/2015
    We live in Pulaski, NY. Also known for Salmon Fishing. A wonderful place to raise a family. Only requirement; MUST love the snow. Winters are severe. LOTS of snow,... Read More


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