Fulton, NY County has a humid continental climate with long, cold winters and warm summers. Average temperatures range from the teens in winter to the upper 70s in summer. The area experiences significant snowfall each year, with an average of almost 80 inches of snow per year. Precipitation is moderate throughout the year, and Fulton residents can expect to see a mixture of rain and snow in the winter months. Spring and fall both bring mild weather to Fulton, although frost is not uncommon during this time. Summers are often hot and humid, but cooler air masses from nearby Lake Ontario can bring some relief during extreme heat waves.
Fulton County, New York gets 47 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Fulton County averages 81 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 180 sunny days per year in Fulton County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Fulton County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 143 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 10
Rain: averages 47 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 81 inches of snow a year