Climate Comfort Score
34/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 46°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Platte Clove, NY Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 46°F
- Avg annual temp
- 34/100
- Comfort score
- 67.7"
- Annual precip
- 148d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Platte Clove
Platte Clove, New York averages 46°F a year and scores 34/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 1% of U.S. cities.
- 46°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 34/100
- comfort score, milder than 1% of U.S. cities
- 67.7"
- annual precipitation · 86" snow
- 148 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
46°F (8°C)
Avg High
57°F
Avg Low
34°F
Annual Precip
67.7"
Annual Snow
85.7"
Comfort Score
34/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
46°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
67.7"
Plus 85.7" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Platte Clove) 34.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Platte Clove area.
How Platte Clove compares to every U.S. city
Platte Clove's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
34 Top 99% higher than 1% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Platte Clove
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Platte Clove captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is 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 | 32°F (0°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 4.9" | 19.9" | 29.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 13°F (-10°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 4.0" | 20.7" | 27.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 5.7" | 14.5" | 27.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 5.2" | 3.1" | 19.6 | 0.0 |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 4.8" | 0.3" | 3.1 | 0.2 |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 6.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 5.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.2 |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 6.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 6.3" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 7.0" | 1.8" | 9.2 | 0.0 |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 4.9" | 4.9" | 20.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 7.2" | 20.5" | 28.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 4.9"
Snow: 19.9"
15.9 days with precipitation
February 4.0"
Snow: 20.7"
13.3 days with precipitation
March 5.7"
Snow: 14.5"
13.5 days with precipitation
April 5.2"
Snow: 3.1"
12.7 days with precipitation
May 4.8"
Snow: 0.3"
13.9 days with precipitation
June 6.0"
15.1 days with precipitation
July 5.5"
13.0 days with precipitation
August 6.3"
13.1 days with precipitation
September 6.3"
10.8 days with precipitation
October 7.0"
Snow: 1.8"
12.3 days with precipitation
November 4.9"
Snow: 4.9"
12.3 days with precipitation
December 7.2"
Snow: 20.5"
16.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 4
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 9
50% probability date
Growing Season
148 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,395
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
309
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Platte Clove's climate means for you
Platte Clove runs 46°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 148 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 9 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,395 heating and 309 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: Platte Clove, NY
In Platte Clove, New York, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 46°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 57°F to a mean daily low of 34°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00306649, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Beyond temperature, Platte Clove averages 67.7 inches of precipitation annually, with 85.7 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 148 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 9 and the first fall freeze near October 4. Turning to energy use, 7,395 heating degree days and 309 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Platte Clove scores 34/100 (Below Average), 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 Platte Clove, NY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Platte Clove, New York is 46°F. The warmest month averages 80°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 12°F (-11°C).
How much rain does Platte Clove get? ▼
Platte Clove receives 67.7 inches of precipitation annually, including 85.7 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Platte Clove? ▼
Platte Clove has a climate comfort score of 34/100 (Below Average), milder than 1% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Platte Clove? ▼
Platte Clove has approximately 148 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 9 and the first fall freeze around October 4.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Platte Clove? ▼
Platte Clove has 7,395 heating degree days and 309 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 Platte Clove climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00306649 near Platte Clove.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00306649. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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