Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 46°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
E Sidney, NY Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 46°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 45.3"
- Annual precip
- 151d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for E Sidney
E Sidney, New York averages 46°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 46°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 45.3"
- precipitation, annual total
- 151 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
57°F
Avg Low
34°F
Annual Precip
45.3"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
46°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
45.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (E Sidney) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the E Sidney area.
How E Sidney compares to every U.S. city
E Sidney'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 E Sidney
MethodologyE Sidney'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 | 32°F (0°C) | 11°F (-11°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.9" | 29.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.4" | 27.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.3" | 26.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9" | 18.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9" | 3.9 | 0.5 |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9" | 0.3 | 1.0 |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5" | 0.0 | 3.3 |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 4.8" | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9" | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 4.3" | 7.7 | 0.0 |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3" | 22.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.3" | 26.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.9"
February 2.4"
March 3.3"
April 3.9"
May 3.9"
June 4.9"
July 4.5"
August 4.8"
September 3.9"
October 4.3"
November 3.3"
December 3.3"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 9
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 11
50% probability date
Growing Season
151 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,323
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
371
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What E Sidney's climate means for you
E Sidney runs 46°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 151 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 11 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,323 heating and 371 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: E Sidney, NY
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe E Sidney, New York as a location with an annual average temperature of 46°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 57°F to a mean daily low of 34°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00302454, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. E Sidney receives roughly 45.3 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 151 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 11 and the first fall freeze near October 9. For energy use, 7,323 heating degree days and 371 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, E Sidney 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 E Sidney, NY? ▼
The average annual temperature in E Sidney, New York is 46°F. The warmest month averages 82°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 11°F (-11°C).
How much rain does E Sidney get? ▼
E Sidney receives 45.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for E Sidney? ▼
E Sidney 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 E Sidney? ▼
E Sidney has approximately 151 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 11 and the first fall freeze around October 9.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in E Sidney? ▼
E Sidney has 7,323 heating degree days and 371 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 E Sidney climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00302454 near E Sidney.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00302454. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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