Onondaga, NY County has a humid continental climate, characterized by four distinct seasons. In the summer months temperatures average around 70 degrees Fahrenheit and humidity is often high. Winters in Onondaga County can be quite cold with temperatures averaging near 30 degrees Fahrenheit. Snowfall is common throughout the winter months with heavy lake effect snowstorms coming off of Lake Ontario. Spring and fall are generally mild seasons with temperatures ranging from 40 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Overall, Onondaga County experiences far more variation in temperature than many of its neighboring counties due to its proximity to Lake Ontario.
Onondaga County, New York gets 42 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Onondaga County averages 102 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 161 sunny days per year in Onondaga County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Onondaga County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 168 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 81 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 15
Rain: averages 42 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 102 inches of snow a year