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Indian Lake, NY Climate

Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals →

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

Indian Lake, New York has an average annual temperature of 41°F and a climate comfort score of 47/100 (Moderate). Annual precipitation totals 43.5", including 101.5" of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Avg Temperature

41°F (5°C)

Avg High

51°F

Avg Low

31°F

Annual Precip

43.5"

Annual Snow

101.5"

Comfort Score

47/100

Moderate

Climate Comfort Score

47/100

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) 47.0%
National median (≈55)

PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Indian Lake area.

Warming context for Indian Lake

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Indian Lake captures average conditions across the spread shown — the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.

Warming context — U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • 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
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 25°F (-4°C) 6°F (-15°C) 16°F (-9°C)
February 28°F (-2°C) 7°F (-14°C) 17°F (-8°C)
March 36°F (2°C) 15°F (-9°C) 26°F (-4°C)
April 49°F (10°C) 28°F (-2°C) 39°F (4°C)
May 63°F (17°C) 40°F (4°C) 51°F (11°C)
June 71°F (21°C) 49°F (10°C) 60°F (16°C)
July 75°F (24°C) 54°F (12°C) 64°F (18°C)
August 73°F (23°C) 53°F (11°C) 63°F (17°C)
September 67°F (19°C) 45°F (7°C) 56°F (13°C)
October 54°F (12°C) 35°F (2°C) 44°F (7°C)
November 41°F (5°C) 25°F (-4°C) 33°F (1°C)
December 31°F (-1°C) 14°F (-10°C) 22°F (-5°C)

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

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

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Climate Guides

Climate Insight: Indian Lake, NY

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Indian Lake, New York as a location with an annual average temperature of 41°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 51°F to a mean daily low of 31°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00304102, 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. Indian Lake receives roughly 43.5 inches of precipitation each year, with 101.5 inches typically falling as snow. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near May 23 and the first fall freeze near September 27. For energy use, 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 47/100 (Moderate), 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 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 47/100 (Moderate). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in Indian Lake?
Growing season data is not available for Indian Lake.
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. Higher heating degree days indicate greater winter energy demand, while higher cooling degree days indicate greater summer cooling needs.
Where does this Indian Lake climate data come from?
All climate data comes from NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1, covering the 30-year period from 1991 to 2020. Data is collected from weather station USC00304102. These 30-year averages are the standard reference for typical weather conditions.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00304102. For informational purposes only.

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