Syracuse (NY) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Syracuse is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to very cold in the cooler months.
It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Syracuse, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 28°C in July. In February, 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
Syracuse experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1096 mm of precipitation annually. Syracuse experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 113 mm in June, the wettest month, and 67 mm in November, the driest month.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
Syracuse can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 9.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 2.3 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
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Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Syracuse.
The city experiences its highest humidity in October, reaching 75%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 65%. 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 Syracuse 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 February with an average maximum temperature of -0°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 113 mm of rainfall.
November is the driest month with 67 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 287 hours of sunshine.
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