Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 41°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Indian Lake, NY Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 41°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 43.5"
- Annual precip
- 127d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Indian Lake
Indian Lake, New York averages 41°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 41°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 43.5"
- annual precipitation · 102" snow
- 127 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
41°F (5°C)
Avg High
51°F
Avg Low
31°F
Annual Precip
43.5"
Annual Snow
101.5"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
41°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
43.5"
Plus 101.5" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Indian Lake) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Indian Lake area.
How Indian Lake compares to every U.S. city
Indian Lake'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 Indian Lake
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Indian Lake'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 | 25°F (-4°C) | 6°F (-15°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 3.0" | 23.4" | 30.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 7°F (-14°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.5" | 22.8" | 27.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.2" | 18.0" | 29.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7" | 4.5" | 22.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9" | 0.3" | 8.1 | 0.0 |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 2.0 | 0.0 |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 4.5" | 1.1" | 13.9 | 0.0 |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 3.5" | 8.2" | 24.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 3.4" | 23.2" | 29.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.0"
Snow: 23.4"
17.0 days with precipitation
February 2.5"
Snow: 22.8"
13.3 days with precipitation
March 3.2"
Snow: 18.0"
14.1 days with precipitation
April 3.7"
Snow: 4.5"
14.6 days with precipitation
May 3.9"
Snow: 0.3"
15.8 days with precipitation
June 4.4"
14.8 days with precipitation
July 4.0"
14.2 days with precipitation
August 4.0"
13.6 days with precipitation
September 3.5"
12.5 days with precipitation
October 4.5"
Snow: 1.1"
16.7 days with precipitation
November 3.5"
Snow: 8.2"
15.5 days with precipitation
December 3.4"
Snow: 23.2"
17.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 27
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 23
50% probability date
Growing Season
127 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,865
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
140
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Indian Lake's climate means for you
Indian Lake runs 41°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 127 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 23 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,865 heating and 140 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: Indian Lake, NY
Indian Lake, New York runs an annual average of 41°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 51°F to a mean daily low of 31°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00304102, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Indian Lake should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 43.5 inches, with 101.5 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 127 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 23 and the first fall freeze near September 27. And on the energy front, 8,865 heating degree days and 140 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Indian Lake scores 44/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and January-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Indian Lake, NY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Indian Lake, New York is 41°F. The warmest month averages 75°F (24°C) and the coldest averages 6°F (-15°C).
How much rain does Indian Lake get? ▼
Indian Lake receives 43.5 inches of precipitation annually, including 101.5 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Indian Lake? ▼
Indian Lake 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 Indian Lake? ▼
Indian Lake has approximately 127 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 23 and the first fall freeze around September 27.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Indian Lake? ▼
Indian Lake has 8,865 heating degree days and 140 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 Indian Lake climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00304102 near Indian Lake.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00304102. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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