Genesee, NY County has a humid continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are generally warm and humid, while winters are cold and snowy. The area receives an average of 39 inches of precipitation per year, with most of it occurring from April through October. However, due to the area's elevation and proximity to Lake Ontario, Genesee experiences colder temperatures than other parts of New York State. Average high temperatures range between the mid-30s during winter months up to the low 80s in summer months. While snowfall does occur throughout the year, the highest snow totals come between November and March.
Genesee County, New York gets 36 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Genesee County averages 80 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 Genesee County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Genesee County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 150 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 16
Rain: averages 36 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 80 inches of snow a year