Somerset, NY has a humid continental climate characterized by warm summers and cold winters. Summers tend to be hot and humid with temperatures reaching up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius). Winters are usually cold with temperatures ranging from 15 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit (-9 to -7 degrees Celsius). The area typically sees 30-40 inches of precipitation each year, with most of it falling during the spring and summer months. Snowfall is also common during winter months, averaging around 40 inches annually. Overall, Somerset experiences four distinct seasons with a temperate climate that allows for a variety of activities throughout the year.
Somerset, New York gets 36 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Somerset averages 65 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 157 sunny days per year in Somerset. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Somerset gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 139 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 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 19
Rain: averages 36 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 65 inches of snow a year