The climate of 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.

Average temperatures and precipitation

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

Temperature records

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.

Precipitation and snowfall

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.

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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.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Watkins Glen, 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 Watkins Glen

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Yearly Temperature in Watkins Glen

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Watkins Glen, 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 Watkins Glen

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Watkins Glen

Average Snowfall per Month in Watkins Glen

Total Yearly Snowfall in Watkins Glen

UV index chart

This chart 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.

Average UV Index per Month in Watkins Glen

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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.