Clinton, NY County has a humid continental climate, which means that it experiences four distinct seasons throughout the year. Summers are warm and humid with temperatures reaching as high as 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32°C) on some days. Winters are cold and often snowy with temperatures ranging from 20-30 degrees Fahrenheit (-6 to -1°C). Spring is generally mild with rain occurring throughout the season while fall brings cooler temperatures and colorful foliage. Precipitation is generally steady throughout the year, with an average of 44 inches (112 cm) annually.
Clinton County, New York gets 35 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Clinton County averages 73 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 159 sunny days per year in Clinton County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Clinton County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 131 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 8
Rain: averages 35 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 73 inches of snow a year