Climate Comfort Score
53/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 53°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Dobbs Ferry-ardsley, NY Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 53°F
- Avg annual temp
- 53/100
- Comfort score
- 51.2"
- Annual precip
- 189d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Dobbs Ferry-ardsley
Dobbs Ferry-ardsley, New York averages 53°F a year and scores 53/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 26% of U.S. cities.
- 53°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 53/100
- comfort score, milder than 26% of U.S. cities
- 51.2"
- annual precipitation · 33" snow
- 189 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
53°F (12°C)
Avg High
63°F
Avg Low
43°F
Annual Precip
51.2"
Annual Snow
32.7"
Comfort Score
53/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
53°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
51.2"
Plus 32.7" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Dobbs Ferry-ardsley) 53.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Dobbs Ferry-ardsley area.
How Dobbs Ferry-ardsley compares to every U.S. city
Dobbs Ferry-ardsley's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
53 Top 74% higher than 26% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Dobbs Ferry-ardsley
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Dobbs Ferry-ardsley, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | 40°F (4°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 3.9" | 9.4" | 25.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 3.3" | 10.9" | 22.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 4.4" | 5.8" | 18.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 4.3" | 0.7" | 5.7 | 0.2 |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 1.1 |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.2 |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.0 |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.3 |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 4.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 2.4 | 0.0 |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9" | 0.3" | 11.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 4.7" | 5.6" | 22.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.9"
Snow: 9.4"
10.9 days with precipitation
February 3.3"
Snow: 10.9"
8.7 days with precipitation
March 4.4"
Snow: 5.8"
11.0 days with precipitation
April 4.3"
Snow: 0.7"
12.5 days with precipitation
May 4.3"
11.8 days with precipitation
June 4.6"
11.6 days with precipitation
July 4.5"
10.1 days with precipitation
August 4.4"
9.4 days with precipitation
September 4.6"
8.7 days with precipitation
October 4.4"
8.9 days with precipitation
November 3.9"
Snow: 0.3"
9.8 days with precipitation
December 4.7"
Snow: 5.6"
10.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 26
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 20
50% probability date
Growing Season
189 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,119
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
917
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Dobbs Ferry-ardsley's climate means for you
Dobbs Ferry-ardsley runs 53°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 189 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 20 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,119 heating and 917 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: Dobbs Ferry-ardsley, NY
In Dobbs Ferry-ardsley, New York, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 53°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 63°F to a mean daily low of 43°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00302129, 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. Dobbs Ferry-ardsley receives roughly 51.2 inches of precipitation each year, with 32.7 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 189 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 20 and the first fall freeze near October 26. For energy use, 5,119 heating degree days and 917 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Dobbs Ferry-ardsley scores 53/100 (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 Dobbs Ferry-ardsley, NY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Dobbs Ferry-ardsley, New York is 53°F. The warmest month averages 86°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 23°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Dobbs Ferry-ardsley get? ▼
Dobbs Ferry-ardsley receives 51.2 inches of precipitation annually, including 32.7 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Dobbs Ferry-ardsley? ▼
Dobbs Ferry-ardsley has a climate comfort score of 53/100 (Moderate), milder than 26% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Dobbs Ferry-ardsley? ▼
Dobbs Ferry-ardsley has approximately 189 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 20 and the first fall freeze around October 26.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Dobbs Ferry-ardsley? ▼
Dobbs Ferry-ardsley has 5,119 heating degree days and 917 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 Dobbs Ferry-ardsley climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00302129 near Dobbs Ferry-ardsley.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00302129. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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