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Walton, NY has a humid continental climate which is typical for the Northeastern United States. The summers are warm and humid, while the winters can be cold and snowy. In the peak summer months, temperatures average in the mid 80s with high levels of humidity. Winters can be particularly cold, with temperatures dropping below freezing and snowfall common throughout December to February. While there are occasional extreme weather events, Walton generally experiences pleasant seasonal changes throughout the year.

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

Walton averages 77 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 Walton. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Walton gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 171 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 11
Rain: averages 45 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 77 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Walton is 6.1 (10=best), which means it is one of the least comfortable places in New York.

8.9 Summer - 3.6 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Walton, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateWalton, New YorkUnited States
  45.4 in.38.1 in.
  76.6 in.27.8 in.
  170.9 days106.2 days
  169 days205 days
  79.4°85.8°
  11.2°21.7°
  6.17
  3.24.3
  1207 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 Walton with an average high temperature of 79.4°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in New York. In Walton, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Walton are August, July and June.
In Walton, there are 1.9 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 Walton with an average of 11.2°. This is colder than most places in New York.
In Walton, there are 166.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the coldest places in New York.
In Walton, there are 14.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the coldest places in New York.
Humidity in Walton is generally quite low and comfortable. There are few days during the summer when the humidity becomes unpleasant. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are August, July and June.
June is the wettest month in Walton with 4.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.7 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 28% of yearly precipitation and 20% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 45.4 inches in Walton means that it is about average compared to other places in New York.
January is the rainiest month in Walton with 16.3 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 12.0 rainy days. There are 170.9 rainy days annually in Walton, which is one of the rainiest places in New York. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 27% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 76.6 inches in Walton means that it is snowier than most places in New York. January is the snowiest month in Walton with 21.2 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Over 6 years ago

my family and I have found a beautiful property in Walton, n.y. and think it will be a great place to live in peace and quiet we pray that things go the right way for  More

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