Saranac, NY has a humid continental climate with cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers. The average winter temperature is between -1°C and +2°C, while in the summer it typically ranges from 17°C to 22°C. Average precipitation levels throughout the year are approximately 92 cm (36 inches). During the winter months, snowfall averages around 115 cm (45 inches). The area is known for its frequent thunderstorms during the early summer months and occasional snow storms during the late fall and early winter months.
Saranac, New York gets 36 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Saranac averages 81 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 Saranac. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Saranac gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 130 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 79 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 8
Rain: averages 36 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 81 inches of snow a year