Watertown (NY) Climate by Month
The climate in Watertown 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 has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
In Watertown, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in July to a very cold -2°C in February. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching -13°C in February.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Watertown experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1097 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Watertown, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives high rainfall, with an average of 135 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 18 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, March, experiences much less snow/rainfall, totaling 62 mm over 13 snowy/rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.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
In Watertown, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.3 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.5 hours.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
The best time of year to visit Watertown 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.
October tops the wettest month list with 135 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 62 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 280 hours of sunshine.
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