Zip 12482 (South Cairo, NY) Climate

The climate in 12482 South Cairo, NY is generally mild and temperate. Summers are usually hot and humid, while winters tend to be cold but not overly so. Precipitation is moderate throughout the year, with an average of 40 inches of rain per year. The area experiences four distinct seasons, each with its own unique weather patterns. Spring brings blossoming flowers, while summer brings warm temperatures and plenty of sunshine. Fall brings cooler temperatures and colorful foliage, while winter brings snow and icy conditions. Overall, the climate of 12482 South Cairo is mild and pleasant for most activities year-round.

South Cairo (zip 12482), New York gets 42 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

South Cairo (zip 12482) averages 44 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 180 sunny days per year in South Cairo (zip 12482). The US average is 205 sunny days.

South Cairo (zip 12482) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 114 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 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 15
Rain: averages 42 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 44 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 12482 zip code is 7.0 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in New York.

9.1 Summer - 4.9 Winter

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in the 12482 zip code, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

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Climate

YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for the 12482 zip code with an average high temperature of 83.6°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in New York. In the 12482 zip code, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 12482 zip code are June, August and September.

In the 12482 zip code, there are 11.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in New York.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 12482 zip code with an average of 14.7°. This is colder than most places in New York.

In the 12482 zip code, there are 136.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in New York.

In the 12482 zip code, there are 7.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in New York.

Humidity in the 12482 zip code is generally low and comfortable. But there some days when the humidity becomes unpleasant, especially in July and August. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are July, August and June.

October is the wettest month in the 12482 zip code with 4.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.3 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 28% of yearly precipitation and 19% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 42.0 inches in the 12482 zip code means that it is drier than most places in New York.

June is the rainiest month in the 12482 zip code with 11.4 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 7.5 rainy days. There are 113.6 rainy days annually in the 12482 zip code, which is less rainy than most places in New York. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 27% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 43.5 inches in the 12482 zip code means that it is about average compared to other places in New York. January is the snowiest month in the 12482 zip code with 12.4 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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