Skaneateles (NY) Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Skaneateles, New York State, United States of America is 14°C (57°F), with daytime highs ranging from -1°C (30°F) in February to 27°C (81°F) in July. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Skaneateles compares to cities worldwide.
Skaneateles Monthly Temperatures
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from warm to very cold in Skaneateles. Nighttime lows follow the same pattern, ranging from 15°C (59°F) to -10°C (14°F).
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Skaneateles by month:
Low temperatures are most often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while highs typically occur around 3 PM. July, the city's warmest month, sees 287 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Skaneateles vs the United States of America
The map below shows the annual temperature across the United States of America. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Skaneateles vs World: Temperature Compared
Skaneateles's average annual maximum temperature is 14°C (57°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Lisbon, Portugal averages 21°C (70°F) annually — warm summers, mild winters, and rain mainly in the cooler months.
Reykjavík, Iceland averages 9°C (48°F) a year — mild summers by Icelandic standards, but cold winters and frequent wind.
San Francisco, USA averages 19°C (66°F) annually, but with little seasonal variation — summers are often cool and foggy, winters mild.
Brisbane, Australia averages 26°C (79°F) a year, with warm winters and hot, humid summers.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Skaneateles?
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 Skaneateles, February is the coolest month, with average highs of -1°C (30°F) and humidity around 72% — considered high. In July, the warmest month, temperatures average 27°C (81°F) with 69% 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.
Seasonal temperature shifts influence more than just how warm it feels — they also drive changes in rainfall, cloud cover, and wind patterns throughout the year.
Warmer air holds more moisture, which tends to mean heavier or more frequent rain during the warmer months. When temperatures drop in winter, any precipitation that does fall is more likely to come as snow or sleet, though in Skaneateles this rarely lasts long on the ground.
For more on Skaneateles's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Skaneateles climate page.
