Climate Comfort Score
48/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 50°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Mohonk Lake, NY Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 50°F
- Avg annual temp
- 48/100
- Comfort score
- 52.6"
- Annual precip
- 189d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Mohonk Lake
Mohonk Lake, New York averages 50°F a year and scores 48/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 50°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 48/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 52.6"
- annual precipitation · 59" snow
- 189 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
50°F (10°C)
Avg High
59°F
Avg Low
42°F
Annual Precip
52.6"
Annual Snow
59.2"
Comfort Score
48/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
50°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
52.6"
Plus 59.2" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Mohonk Lake) 48.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Mohonk Lake area.
How Mohonk Lake compares to every U.S. city
Mohonk Lake's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
48 Top 82% higher than 18% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Mohonk Lake
MethodologyMohonk Lake's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running 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 | 34°F (1°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.8" | 14.6" | 27.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.2" | 14.6" | 25.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 4.3" | 12.4" | 22.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 4.0" | 1.8" | 6.6 | 0.1 |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.7 |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.9 |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.5 |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 5.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 5.2" | 0.1" | 2.0 | 0.0 |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 3.8" | 2.8" | 12.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 4.8" | 12.9" | 24.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.8"
Snow: 14.6"
11.4 days with precipitation
February 3.2"
Snow: 14.6"
9.4 days with precipitation
March 4.3"
Snow: 12.4"
10.5 days with precipitation
April 4.0"
Snow: 1.8"
11.4 days with precipitation
May 4.0"
13.1 days with precipitation
June 4.8"
12.4 days with precipitation
July 4.7"
11.4 days with precipitation
August 4.8"
11.0 days with precipitation
September 5.2"
9.9 days with precipitation
October 5.2"
Snow: 0.1"
11.3 days with precipitation
November 3.8"
Snow: 2.8"
9.6 days with precipitation
December 4.8"
Snow: 12.9"
11.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 27
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 21
50% probability date
Growing Season
189 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,039
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
737
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Mohonk Lake's climate means for you
Mohonk Lake runs 50°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 189 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 21 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,039 heating and 737 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: Mohonk Lake, NY
In Mohonk Lake, New York, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 50°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 59°F to a mean daily low of 42°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00305426, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Mohonk Lake sees about 52.6 inches of precipitation a year, with 59.2 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 189 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 21 and the first fall freeze near October 27. On the energy side, 6,039 heating degree days and 737 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Mohonk Lake scores 48/100 (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 Mohonk Lake, NY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Mohonk Lake, New York is 50°F. The warmest month averages 83°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 19°F (-7°C).
How much rain does Mohonk Lake get? ▼
Mohonk Lake receives 52.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 59.2 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Mohonk Lake? ▼
Mohonk Lake has a climate comfort score of 48/100 (Moderate), milder than 18% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Mohonk Lake? ▼
Mohonk Lake has approximately 189 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 21 and the first fall freeze around October 27.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Mohonk Lake? ▼
Mohonk Lake has 6,039 heating degree days and 737 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 Mohonk Lake climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00305426 near Mohonk Lake.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00305426. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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