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Plattsburgh (NY) Climate by Month

The temperature in Plattsburgh can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from warm to very cold. It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Plattsburgh. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 27°C in July. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -2°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging -11°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Plattsburgh has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 932 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Plattsburgh can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 118 mm of precipitation over 16 rainy days. In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 40 mm of snowfall, spread across 13 snowy days.

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

Sunshine over the year

Plattsburgh can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 10.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in November, with only 3.1 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Burlington, the United States of America (31 KM, 19 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Burlington, the United States of America (31 KM, 19 Miles).

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

During the months of May, 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 Plattsburgh?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Plattsburgh?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Plattsburgh?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of -2°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Plattsburgh?
    June tops the wettest month list with 118 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Plattsburgh?
    January is the driest month with 40 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Plattsburgh?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 305 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Plattsburgh (NY)

    Thu   Nov 21
    8°C | -1°C
    N 7 km/h
    15 mm
    broken clouds and rain

    broken clouds and rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    10°C | 4°C
    NE 18 km/h
    10 mm
    partly cloudy and rain

    partly cloudy and rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    7°C | 4°C
    NW 14 km/h
    8.2 mm
    overcast and heavy rain

    overcast and heavy rain