What’s the climate like in Rensselaer?
The current climate in Rensselaer features temperatures ranging from a high of 29°C to a low of 1°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 16°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -8°C and in the warmer months around 18°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Rensselaer in recent years was 37°C in August 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -16°C in January 2019.
On average, Rensselaer gets 2067 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 131 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Rensselaer?
The best time to visit Rensselaer for mild to warm weather is April up to October. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Rensselaer.
Climate Table of Rensselaer
The climate table of Rensselaer shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 1 | 2 | 7 | 15 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 17 | 10 | 4 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -7 | -7 | -3 | 3 | 10 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 8 | 1 | -3 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 114 | 171 | 100 | 145 | 126 | 152 | 242 | 228 | 231 | 198 | 185 | 175 |
| Snow (cm) | 24 | 52 | 17 | 3,7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,6 | 5,8 | 26 |
| UV Index | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 16°C
- Highest temperature: 29°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 1°C in January
- Precipitation*: 2067 mm per year, averaging 172 mm per month
- Snowfall: 131 cm per year
- Driest months: 100 mm in March, 114 mm in January and 126 mm in May
- Wettest months: 242 mm in July, 231 mm in September and 228 mm in August
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Rensselaer
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Rensselaer, New York. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Rensselaer
This graph shows how much rainfall Rensselaer, New York, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Rensselaer
This graph shows how much snow Rensselaer, New York, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Rensselaer
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Rensselaer, New York. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Rensselaer
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Rensselaer, New York. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Rensselaer
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Rensselaer, New York, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Rensselaer
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Rensselaer, New York, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Rensselaer by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Rensselaer. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
