Climate Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 45°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Cherry Valley, NY Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 45°F
- Avg annual temp
- 49/100
- Comfort score
- 153d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Cherry Valley
Cherry Valley, New York averages 45°F a year and scores 49/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 45°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 49/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 153 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
45°F (7°C)
Avg High
54°F
Avg Low
36°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
45°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Cherry Valley) 49.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Cherry Valley area.
How Cherry Valley compares to every U.S. city
Cherry Valley's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
49 Top 82% higher than 18% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Cherry Valley
MethodologyCherry Valley's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 13°F (-11°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | N/A | 29.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 31°F (0°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | N/A | 26.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | N/A | 26.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 44°F (6°C) | N/A | 14.7 | 0.0 |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 56°F (13°C) | N/A | 1.9 | 0.0 |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 68°F (20°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 60°F (15°C) | N/A | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 48°F (9°C) | N/A | 8.6 | 0.0 |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 37°F (3°C) | N/A | 17.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | N/A | 28.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 6
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 6
50% probability date
Growing Season
153 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,480
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
317
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Cherry Valley's climate means for you
Cherry Valley runs 45°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 153 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 6 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,480 heating and 317 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Cherry Valley, NY
In Cherry Valley, New York, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 45°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 54°F to a mean daily low of 36°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00301436, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Cherry Valley receives roughly an uncharted amount of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 153 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 6 and the first fall freeze near October 6. For energy use, 7,480 heating degree days and 317 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Cherry Valley scores 49/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Cherry Valley, NY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Cherry Valley, New York is 45°F. The warmest month averages 78°F (25°C) and the coldest averages 13°F (-11°C).
How much rain does Cherry Valley get? ▼
Cherry Valley receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Cherry Valley? ▼
Cherry Valley has a climate comfort score of 49/100 (Moderate), milder than 18% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Cherry Valley? ▼
Cherry Valley has approximately 153 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 6 and the first fall freeze around October 6.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Cherry Valley? ▼
Cherry Valley has 7,480 heating degree days and 317 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Cherry Valley climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00301436 near Cherry Valley.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00301436. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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