Tompkins, NY is known for its mild climate. In the spring and summer months, temperatures generally range in the upper 70's to mid-80s with some occasional heatwaves. The autumn months often experience cooler temperatures in the 50s and 60s with the occasional snowfall. Winters are usually cold but not too severe, with temperatures typically between 25°F and 40°F. Precipitation is evenly distributed throughout the year and can be quite heavy at times, especially during spring thunderstorms.
Tompkins, New York gets 45 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Tompkins averages 76 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 169 sunny days per year in Tompkins. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Tompkins gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 162 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 12
Rain: averages 45 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 76 inches of snow a year