West Carthage, NY has a humid continental climate, which is characterized by cold winters and warm summers. The average yearly temperature is 50 degrees Fahrenheit, with temperatures in the summer months reaching up to the mid-eighties and temperatures in winter dropping to single digits. Precipitation levels are high throughout the year, with most rain occurring between the months of April and October. Snowfall occurs primarily between November and March. Despite its location in upstate New York, West Carthage experiences less snow than other parts of the region due to its proximity to Lake Ontario.
West Carthage, New York gets 42 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
West Carthage averages 112 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 162 sunny days per year in West Carthage. The US average is 205 sunny days.
West Carthage gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 170 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 9
Rain: averages 42 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 112 inches of snow a year