Seward, NY is located in the Finger Lakes region of New York State and has a humid continental climate. The summers are warm and humid while the winters are cold and snowy. Annual precipitation averages around 35 inches per year with some areas receiving up to 40 inches or more during wet years. Average temperatures range from around 15°F in January to 70°F in July. Seward experiences all four seasons throughout the year, making it a great destination for outdoor recreation activities.
Seward, New York gets 42 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Seward averages 82 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 Seward. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Seward gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 138 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 12
Rain: averages 42 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 82 inches of snow a year