The climate of 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.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Rensselaer, New York.

Temperature records

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.

Precipitation and snowfall

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.

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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.

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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

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Rensselaer, New York. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Rensselaer

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Yearly Temperature in Rensselaer

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Rensselaer, New York. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Rensselaer

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Rensselaer

Average Snowfall per Month in Rensselaer

Total Yearly Snowfall in Rensselaer

UV index chart

This chart 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.

Average UV Index per Month in Rensselaer

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Average weather in Rensselaer by month

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