West Point (NY) Climate by Month
The climate in West Point is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to cold in the cooler months.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
In West Point, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 2°C during cooler months like February. At night, temperatures typically average around -7°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
West Point experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1335 mm of precipitation annually. While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. August brings wetter days averaging 148 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 rainy days. In contrast, November experiences a drier climate, with about 83 mm of rainfall spread across 9 rainy days.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
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in West Point. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.7 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in West Point.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit West Point in the United States of America
During the months of May 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 hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
July has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 2°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 148 mm of rainfall.
November is the driest month with 83 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 271 hours of sunshine.
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