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Cortland (NY) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Cortland can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from warm to very cold. It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Cortland. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in July to a very cold -1°C in February.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -10°C in February. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Cortland has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1169 mm of rain/snowfall annually. The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, June, sees around 129 mm of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, January, still receives a respectable 68 mm of snowfall.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In Cortland, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.6 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.3 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Syracuse, the United States of America (49 KM, 30 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Syracuse, the United States of America (49 KM, 30 Miles).

Forecast for Cortland (NY)

Sun   Dec 22
-10°C | -18°C
NW 4 m/s
2.5 mm
broken clouds and  chance of slight snow

broken clouds and chance of slight snow

Mon   Dec 23
-4°C | -18°C
S 5 m/s
1 mm
overcast and  chance of slight snow

overcast and chance of slight snow

Tue   Dec 24
1°C | -5°C
S 4 m/s
12 mm
overcast and snow

overcast and snow

The best time of year to visit Cortland in the United States of America

During the months of June, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is winter in Cortland?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Cortland?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Cortland?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of -1°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Cortland?
    June tops the wettest month list with 129 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Cortland?
    January is the driest month with 68 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Cortland?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 287 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.