11566 Merrick, NY enjoys a mild climate year round with relatively low humidity levels. In the summer months, temperatures range from the mid-70s Fahrenheit to the low 80s with occasional heat waves in July and August. During winter months, temperatures rarely dip below freezing and snowfall is light. Precipitation is distributed throughout the year with occasional rain showers during the summer months and snowstorms during winter.
Merrick (zip 11566), New York gets 46 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Merrick (zip 11566) averages 23 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 207 sunny days per year in Merrick (zip 11566). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Merrick (zip 11566) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 125 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 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 25
Rain: averages 46 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 23 inches of snow a year