What’s the climate like in Watkins Glen?
The current climate in Watkins Glen features temperatures ranging from a high of 28°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 16°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Watkins Glen in recent years was 35°C in July 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -16°C in January 2014.
On average, Watkins Glen gets 1173 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 124 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Watkins Glen?
The best time to visit Watkins Glen for mild to warm weather is May up to October. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Watkins Glen.
Climate Table of Watkins Glen
The climate table of Watkins Glen 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 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 22 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 18 | 10 | 4 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -7 | -7 | -3 | 3 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 0 | -3 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 35 | 39 | 45 | 68 | 95 | 181 | 99 | 192 | 120 | 170 | 43 | 86 |
| Snow (cm) | 25 | 35 | 17 | 4,3 | 0,2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,3 | 10 | 32 |
| UV Index | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 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: 28°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 1°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1173 mm per year, averaging 98 mm per month
- Snowfall: 124 cm per year
- Driest months: 35 mm in January, 39 mm in February and 43 mm in November
- Wettest months: 192 mm in August, 181 mm in June and 170 mm in October
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Watkins Glen
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Watkins Glen, 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 Watkins Glen
This graph shows how much rainfall Watkins Glen, 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 Watkins Glen
This graph shows how much snow Watkins Glen, 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 Watkins Glen
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Watkins Glen, New York. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Watkins Glen
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Watkins Glen, 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 Watkins Glen
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Watkins Glen, 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 Watkins Glen
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Watkins Glen, 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 Watkins Glen by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Watkins Glen. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
