Plattsburgh (NY) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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 maximum day and minimum 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, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -11°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
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. For more details, please visit our Plattsburgh Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
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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:
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
July has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of -2°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 118 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 40 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 305 hours of sunshine.
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