The climate of the Elmira, NY Metro Area is classified as humid continental, which means that it experiences hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. During the summer months, temperatures can reach up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit, while winter temperatures can dip below 0 degrees Fahrenheit. The area experiences abundant precipitation throughout the year with an average annual rainfall of 35 inches. Snowfall usually begins in late November and continues until March or April when spring starts to warm things up. In addition to seasonal precipitation, thunderstorms are frequent in the summer months bringing large amounts of rain and occasionally hail and high winds.
Elmira Metro Area, New York gets 36 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Elmira Metro Area averages 43 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 151 sunny days per year in Elmira Metro Area. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Elmira Metro Area gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 141 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 13
Rain: averages 36 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 43 inches of snow a year