Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 45°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Emmons, NY Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 45°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 44.8"
- Annual precip
- 139d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Emmons
Emmons, New York averages 45°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 45°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 44.8"
- annual precipitation · 83" snow
- 139 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
55°F
Avg Low
34°F
Annual Precip
44.8"
Annual Snow
83.0"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
45°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
44.8"
Plus 83.0" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Emmons) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Emmons area.
How Emmons compares to every U.S. city
Emmons'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 Emmons
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Emmons's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 11°F (-11°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.3" | 20.7" | 29.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.8" | 19.5" | 26.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.5" | 14.5" | 27.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9" | 3.3" | 18.7 | 0.0 |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7" | 0.3" | 4.5 | 0.0 |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.9 | 0.0 |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9" | 0.8" | 10.2 | 0.0 |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3" | 6.3" | 21.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.6" | 17.6" | 28.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.3"
Snow: 20.7"
17.7 days with precipitation
February 2.8"
Snow: 19.5"
13.4 days with precipitation
March 3.5"
Snow: 14.5"
13.7 days with precipitation
April 3.9"
Snow: 3.3"
14.3 days with precipitation
May 3.7"
Snow: 0.3"
13.0 days with precipitation
June 4.7"
12.2 days with precipitation
July 4.5"
11.5 days with precipitation
August 4.0"
10.5 days with precipitation
September 3.8"
9.8 days with precipitation
October 3.9"
Snow: 0.8"
12.7 days with precipitation
November 3.3"
Snow: 6.3"
13.1 days with precipitation
December 3.6"
Snow: 17.6"
16.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 3
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 17
50% probability date
Growing Season
139 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,687
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
261
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Emmons's climate means for you
Emmons runs 45°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 139 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 17 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,687 heating and 261 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: Emmons, NY
Based on station USC00305113 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Emmons, New York averages 45°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 55°F to a mean daily low of 34°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, Emmons averages 44.8 inches of precipitation annually, with 83.0 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 139 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 17 and the first fall freeze near October 3. Turning to energy use, 7,687 heating degree days and 261 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Emmons 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 Emmons, NY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Emmons, New York is 45°F. The warmest month averages 78°F (26°C) and the coldest averages 11°F (-11°C).
How much rain does Emmons get? ▼
Emmons receives 44.8 inches of precipitation annually, including 83.0 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Emmons? ▼
Emmons 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 Emmons? ▼
Emmons has approximately 139 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 17 and the first fall freeze around October 3.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Emmons? ▼
Emmons has 7,687 heating degree days and 261 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 Emmons climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00305113 near Emmons.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00305113. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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