The climate in Elmira, NY (14901) is typically humid continental that experiences warm to hot summers and cold winters. Average temperatures range from the high 30s and low 40s during the winter months to the mid 70s to mid 80s during the summer months. Elmira also receives its fair share of precipitation throughout the year averaging around 38 inches per year which is slightly above average for this region. In addition, snowfall averages around 57 inches annually.
Elmira (zip 14901), New York gets 35 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Elmira (zip 14901) averages 41 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 Elmira (zip 14901). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Elmira (zip 14901) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 134 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 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 14
Rain: averages 35 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 41 inches of snow a year