Climate Comfort Score
62/100
Good
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals →
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
Islip LI Macarthur, New York has an average annual temperature of 53°F and a climate comfort score of 62/100 (Good). Annual precipitation totals 46.0", including 31.8" of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).
Avg Temperature
53°F (12°C)
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
45°F
Annual Precip
46.0"
Annual Snow
31.8"
Comfort Score
62/100
Good
Climate Comfort Score
62/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
53°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
46.0"
Plus 31.8" of snow
PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Islip LI Macarthur area.
How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Islip LI Macarthur captures average conditions across the spread shown — the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 3.7" | 10.3" | 24.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 3.3" | 9.4" | 22.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 4.5" | 6.5" | 16.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1" | 0.6" | 3.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.5 |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.1 |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.2 |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4" | 0.5" | 9.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 4.7" | 4.5" | 20.9 | 0.0 |
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
Snow: 10.3"
11.1 days with precipitation
Snow: 9.4"
9.9 days with precipitation
Snow: 6.5"
10.8 days with precipitation
Snow: 0.6"
11.3 days with precipitation
11.6 days with precipitation
10.1 days with precipitation
9.1 days with precipitation
8.9 days with precipitation
8.6 days with precipitation
9.2 days with precipitation
Snow: 0.5"
9.6 days with precipitation
Snow: 4.5"
11.8 days with precipitation
First Fall Freeze
November 2
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 10
50% probability date
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,183
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
885
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Islip LI Macarthur, New York as a location with an annual average temperature of 53°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 61°F to a mean daily low of 45°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USW00004781, 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. Islip LI Macarthur receives roughly 46.0 inches of precipitation each year, with 31.8 inches typically falling as snow. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near April 10 and the first fall freeze near November 2. For energy use, 5,183 heating degree days and 885 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Islip LI Macarthur scores 62/100 (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.
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00004781. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.