Madison County is located in central New York State and has a humid continental climate. The county experiences warm summers and cold winters, with temperatures ranging from the upper 40s to the mid-80s during the summer, and down to sub-zero temperatures during winter. Precipitation is relatively high throughout the year, with snowfall being common in December through February. Madison County also experiences periods of strong winds and humidity levels that can be quite high especially during warmer months. All in all, Madison County has fairly typical weather for this area of New York State, making it an ideal spot for outdoor recreation and activities.
Madison County, New York gets 43 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Madison County averages 99 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 160 sunny days per year in Madison County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Madison County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 171 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 78 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 12
Rain: averages 43 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 99 inches of snow a year