Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 49°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Dunkirk Chautauqua, NY Climate
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- 49°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 33.0"
- Annual precip
- 168d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Dunkirk Chautauqua
Dunkirk Chautauqua, New York averages 49°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 49°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 33.0"
- yearly precipitation total
- 168 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
49°F (9°C)
Avg High
58°F
Avg Low
40°F
Annual Precip
33.0"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
49°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
33.0"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Dunkirk Chautauqua) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Dunkirk Chautauqua area.
How Dunkirk Chautauqua compares to every U.S. city
Dunkirk Chautauqua's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
64 Top 49% higher than 51% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Dunkirk Chautauqua
MethodologyDunkirk Chautauqua'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 | 34°F (1°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.7" | 26.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.2" | 24.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 1.7" | 22.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8" | 11.6 | 0.0 |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1" | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7" | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6" | 0.0 | 1.4 |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 3.3" | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9" | 2.2 | 0.0 |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 3.1" | 11.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 2.4" | 22.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.7"
13.5 days with precipitation
February 1.2"
10.5 days with precipitation
March 1.7"
11.1 days with precipitation
April 2.8"
13.0 days with precipitation
May 3.1"
12.2 days with precipitation
June 2.7"
11.9 days with precipitation
July 3.6"
10.9 days with precipitation
August 3.3"
11.2 days with precipitation
September 3.5"
11.0 days with precipitation
October 3.9"
14.7 days with precipitation
November 3.1"
13.2 days with precipitation
December 2.4"
15.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 20
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 5
50% probability date
Growing Season
168 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,411
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
534
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Dunkirk Chautauqua's climate means for you
Dunkirk Chautauqua runs 49°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 168 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 5 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,411 heating and 534 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: Dunkirk Chautauqua, NY
An annual average temperature of 49°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 58°F to a mean daily low of 40°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Dunkirk Chautauqua, New York. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USW00014747 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Beyond temperature, Dunkirk Chautauqua averages 33.0 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 168 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 5 and the first fall freeze near October 20. Turning to energy use, 6,411 heating degree days and 534 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Dunkirk Chautauqua scores 64/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Dunkirk Chautauqua, NY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Dunkirk Chautauqua, New York is 49°F. The warmest month averages 80°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 19°F (-7°C).
How much rain does Dunkirk Chautauqua get? ▼
Dunkirk Chautauqua receives 33.0 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Dunkirk Chautauqua? ▼
Dunkirk Chautauqua has a climate comfort score of 64/100 (Good), milder than 51% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Dunkirk Chautauqua? ▼
Dunkirk Chautauqua has approximately 168 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 5 and the first fall freeze around October 20.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Dunkirk Chautauqua? ▼
Dunkirk Chautauqua has 6,411 heating degree days and 534 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 Dunkirk Chautauqua climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00014747 near Dunkirk Chautauqua.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00014747. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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