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Schenectady (NY) Climate by Month

The temperature in Schenectady can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from warm to very cold. It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year. 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 Schenectady. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 28°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold 0°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging -9°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Schenectady has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1119 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Schenectady can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 135 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days. In contrast November, experiences much drier conditions, with 56 mm of rainfall, spread across 9 rainy days.

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

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

During the months of May, June 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:
  • Which is the warmest month in Schenectady?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Schenectady?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 0°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Schenectady?
    June tops the wettest month list with 135 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Schenectady?
    November is the driest month with 56 mm of precipitation.

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    Forecast for Schenectady (NY)

    Thu   Nov 21
    9°C | 6°C
    N 11 km/h
    42 mm
    overcast and heavy rain

    overcast and heavy rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    6°C | 3°C
    E 22 km/h
    13 mm
    overcast and heavy rain

    overcast and heavy rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    8°C | 2°C
    NW 25 km/h
    1.6 mm
    overcast and rain

    overcast and rain