Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 48°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Fulton, NY Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 48°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 46.7"
- Annual precip
- 180d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Fulton
Fulton, New York averages 48°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 48°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 46.7"
- annual precipitation · 159" snow
- 180 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
48°F (9°C)
Avg High
57°F
Avg Low
38°F
Annual Precip
46.7"
Annual Snow
159.0"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
48°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
46.7"
Plus 159.0" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Fulton) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Fulton area.
How Fulton compares to every U.S. city
Fulton's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Fulton
MethodologyZooming out from Fulton'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 | 31°F (0°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.8" | 50.2" | 27.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.6" | 47.7" | 26.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 3.5" | 17.0" | 24.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9" | 2.5" | 11.5 | 0.0 |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 3.8" | 0.2" | 1.1 | 0.6 |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.3 |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.1 |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7" | 0.1" | 2.0 | 0.0 |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 4.0" | 9.8" | 15.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.4" | 31.5" | 24.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.8"
Snow: 50.2"
23.1 days with precipitation
February 3.6"
Snow: 47.7"
19.9 days with precipitation
March 3.5"
Snow: 17.0"
16.4 days with precipitation
April 3.9"
Snow: 2.5"
16.6 days with precipitation
May 3.8"
Snow: 0.2"
15.1 days with precipitation
June 3.6"
13.3 days with precipitation
July 3.9"
11.6 days with precipitation
August 4.0"
12.3 days with precipitation
September 3.5"
11.7 days with precipitation
October 4.7"
Snow: 0.1"
17.9 days with precipitation
November 4.0"
Snow: 9.8"
15.8 days with precipitation
December 4.4"
Snow: 31.5"
23.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 24
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 27
50% probability date
Growing Season
180 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,848
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
523
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Fulton's climate means for you
Fulton runs 48°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 180 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 27 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,848 heating and 523 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: Fulton, NY
An annual average temperature of 48°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 57°F to a mean daily low of 38°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Fulton, New York. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00303087 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Fulton averages 46.7 inches of precipitation a year, with 159.0 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 180 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 27 and the first fall freeze near October 24. As for energy demand, 6,848 heating degree days and 523 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Fulton scores 54/100 (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 Fulton, NY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Fulton, New York is 48°F. The warmest month averages 81°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 14°F (-10°C).
How much rain does Fulton get? ▼
Fulton receives 46.7 inches of precipitation annually, including 159.0 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Fulton? ▼
Fulton has a climate comfort score of 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Fulton? ▼
Fulton has approximately 180 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 27 and the first fall freeze around October 24.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Fulton? ▼
Fulton has 6,848 heating degree days and 523 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 Fulton climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00303087 near Fulton.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00303087. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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