Climate Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 46°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
- 46°F
- Avg annual temp
- 49/100
- Comfort score
- 153d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Peru
Peru, New York averages 46°F a year and scores 49/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 46°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 49/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 153 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
46°F (8°C)
Avg High
57°F
Avg Low
36°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
46°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Peru) 49.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Peru area.
How Peru compares to every U.S. city
Peru's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
49 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 Peru
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Peru'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | N/A | 29.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | N/A | 26.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 32°F (0°C) | N/A | 25.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | N/A | 14.2 | 0.1 |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 58°F (14°C) | N/A | 1.5 | 0.4 |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 1.6 |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 71°F (22°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 2.9 |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 69°F (20°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 1.6 |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | N/A | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 49°F (10°C) | N/A | 7.2 | 0.0 |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 38°F (3°C) | N/A | 19.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | N/A | 27.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 4
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 4
50% probability date
Growing Season
153 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,304
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
503
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Peru's climate means for you
Peru runs 46°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 153 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 4 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,304 heating and 503 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: Peru, NY
Peru, New York runs an annual average of 46°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 57°F to a mean daily low of 36°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 USC00306538, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Peru averages an uncharted amount of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 153 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 4 and the first fall freeze near October 4. Turning to energy use, 7,304 heating degree days and 503 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Peru scores 49/100 (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 Peru, NY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Peru, New York is 46°F. The warmest month averages 82°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 10°F (-12°C).
How much rain does Peru get? ▼
Peru receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Peru? ▼
Peru has a climate comfort score of 49/100 (Moderate), milder than 18% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Peru? ▼
Peru has approximately 153 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 4 and the first fall freeze around October 4.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Peru? ▼
Peru has 7,304 heating degree days and 503 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 Peru climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00306538 near Peru.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00306538. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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