Poughkeepsie (NY) Temperature by Month

The average annual maximum temperature in Poughkeepsie, New York State, United States of America is 16°C (61°F), with daytime highs ranging from 2°C (36°F) in January to 30°C (86°F) in July. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Poughkeepsie compares to cities worldwide.

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to cold in Poughkeepsie. At night, minimum temperatures range from 17°C (63°F) in July to -8°C (18°F) in January.

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Poughkeepsie by month:

The coolest part of the day is typically between 4 AM and 6 AM, while 3 PM is usually the warmest, when solar heating is at its peak.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

Poughkeepsie's average annual maximum temperature is 16°C (61°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:

Rome, Italy averages 20°C (68°F) annually, with reliably warm summers and comfortable winters.

Glasgow, Scotland averages 13°C (55°F) a year, mild but often grey, with cold winters and rarely hot summers.

Shanghai, China averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with warm summers, mild winters, and a noticeable spring and autumn.

Brisbane, Australia averages 26°C (79°F) a year, with warm winters and hot, humid summers.

Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story, humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.

In the cooler months, when temperatures drop below 10°C, high humidity makes the cold feel more cutting than it would in dry conditions.

In Poughkeepsie, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 2°C (36°F) and humidity around 70%, considered high. In July, the warmest month, temperatures average 30°C (86°F) with 71% humidity, conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.

Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.

The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.

Whether a city sits on the coast or deep inland makes a significant difference to its climate. Coastal areas tend to have more stable temperatures year-round, large bodies of water absorb heat slowly in summer and release it gradually in winter, keeping extremes in check. Cities far from the sea don't benefit from that buffer, which is why continental climates tend to have hotter summers and colder winters than their coastal counterparts at the same latitude.

For more on Poughkeepsie's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Poughkeepsie climate page.