Schenectady (NY) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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 maximum day and minimum 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, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -9°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
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. For more details, please visit our Schenectady Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Schenectady.
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 71%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 55%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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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:
July has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 0°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 135 mm of rainfall.
November is the driest month with 56 mm of precipitation.
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