Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 46°F annual avg 2 stations
Colden, NY Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 46°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 53.3"
- Annual precip
- 166d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 2 weather stations (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Colden
Colden, New York averages 46°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 46°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 53.3"
- annual precipitation · 168" snow
- 166 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
46°F (8°C)
Avg High
54°F
Avg Low
38°F
Annual Precip
53.3"
Annual Snow
167.6"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
46°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
53.3"
Plus 167.6" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Colden) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Colden area.
How Colden compares to every U.S. city
Colden's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
44 Top 92% higher than 8% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Colden
MethodologyZooming out from Colden's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 4.8" | 50.5" | 28.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.9" | 37.2" | 26.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.6" | 18.6" | 24.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 4.5" | 8.2" | 14.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1" | 0.1" | 1.4 | 0.0 |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 4.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 5.4" | 0.4" | 4.3 | 0.0 |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 38°F (4°C) | 4.8" | 14.0" | 17.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.5" | 38.6" | 26.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 4.8"
Snow: 50.5"
22.8 days with precipitation
February 3.9"
Snow: 37.2"
19.8 days with precipitation
March 3.6"
Snow: 18.6"
16.2 days with precipitation
April 4.5"
Snow: 8.2"
15.8 days with precipitation
May 4.1"
Snow: 0.1"
14.2 days with precipitation
June 4.5"
13.7 days with precipitation
July 4.4"
12.7 days with precipitation
August 4.0"
13.1 days with precipitation
September 4.6"
12.7 days with precipitation
October 5.4"
Snow: 0.4"
17.1 days with precipitation
November 4.8"
Snow: 14.0"
15.6 days with precipitation
December 4.5"
Snow: 38.6"
21.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 17
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 4
50% probability date
Growing Season
166 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,268
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
359
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Colden's climate means for you
Colden runs 46°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 166 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 4 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,268 heating and 359 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: Colden, NY
Based on 2 weather stations feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Colden, New York averages 46°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 54°F to a mean daily low of 38°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Beyond temperature, Colden averages 53.3 inches of precipitation annually, with 167.6 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 166 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 4 and the first fall freeze near October 17. Turning to energy use, 7,268 heating degree days and 359 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Colden scores 44/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Colden, NY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Colden, New York is 46°F. The warmest month averages 77°F (25°C) and the coldest averages 16°F (-9°C).
How much rain does Colden get? ▼
Colden receives 53.3 inches of precipitation annually, including 167.6 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Colden? ▼
Colden has a climate comfort score of 44/100 (Moderate), milder than 8% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Colden? ▼
Colden has approximately 166 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 4 and the first fall freeze around October 17.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Colden? ▼
Colden has 7,268 heating degree days and 359 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 Colden climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from 2 weather stations near Colden.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00301625. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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