Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 51°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Poughkeepsie Dutchess CO, NY Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 51°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 41.9"
- Annual precip
- 167d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Poughkeepsie Dutchess CO
Poughkeepsie Dutchess CO, New York averages 51°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 51°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 41.9"
- annual precipitation
- 167 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
51°F (10°C)
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
40°F
Annual Precip
41.9"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
51°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
41.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Poughkeepsie Dutchess CO) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Poughkeepsie Dutchess CO area.
How Poughkeepsie Dutchess CO compares to every U.S. city
Poughkeepsie Dutchess CO's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
64 Top 49% higher than 51% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Poughkeepsie Dutchess CO
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Poughkeepsie Dutchess CO'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 | 36°F (2°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.8" | 28.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.2" | 25.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1" | 22.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6" | 9.1 | 0.3 |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 3.5" | 0.9 | 1.0 |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9" | 0.0 | 3.0 |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8" | 0.0 | 8.2 |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3" | 0.0 | 4.9 |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3" | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7" | 5.7 | 0.0 |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 3.3" | 17.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 3.4" | 25.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.8"
9.5 days with precipitation
February 2.2"
9.8 days with precipitation
March 3.1"
11.2 days with precipitation
April 3.6"
11.2 days with precipitation
May 3.5"
12.6 days with precipitation
June 3.9"
12.9 days with precipitation
July 3.8"
11.3 days with precipitation
August 4.3"
11.7 days with precipitation
September 4.3"
10.5 days with precipitation
October 3.7"
10.5 days with precipitation
November 3.3"
10.0 days with precipitation
December 3.4"
11.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 14
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 30
50% probability date
Growing Season
167 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,995
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
745
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64% | 5.6 | 51% | 30% |
| February | 63% | 6.1 | 44% | 35% |
| March | 60% | 6.2 | 45% | 34% |
| April | 60% | 5.4 | N/A | N/A |
| May | 69% | 4.7 | 50% | 26% |
| June | 69% | 4.1 | N/A | N/A |
| July | 71% | 3.8 | 59% | 14% |
| August | 73% | 3.6 | 60% | 19% |
| September | 76% | 3.9 | 52% | 24% |
| October | 70% | 4.9 | 51% | 26% |
| November | 70% | 5.2 | N/A | N/A |
| December | 71% | 5.3 | 47% | 35% |
What Poughkeepsie Dutchess CO's climate means for you
Poughkeepsie Dutchess CO runs 51°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 167 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 30 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,995 heating and 745 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: Poughkeepsie Dutchess CO, NY
Poughkeepsie Dutchess CO, New York runs an annual average of 51°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 61°F to a mean daily low of 40°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 USW00014757, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Poughkeepsie Dutchess CO should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 41.9 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 167 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 30 and the first fall freeze near October 14. And on the energy front, 5,995 heating degree days and 745 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Poughkeepsie Dutchess CO scores 64/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Poughkeepsie Dutchess CO, NY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Poughkeepsie Dutchess CO, New York is 51°F. The warmest month averages 85°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 18°F (-8°C).
How much rain does Poughkeepsie Dutchess CO get? ▼
Poughkeepsie Dutchess CO receives 41.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Poughkeepsie Dutchess CO? ▼
Poughkeepsie Dutchess CO has a climate comfort score of 64/100 (Good), milder than 51% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Poughkeepsie Dutchess CO? ▼
Poughkeepsie Dutchess CO has approximately 167 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 30 and the first fall freeze around October 14.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Poughkeepsie Dutchess CO? ▼
Poughkeepsie Dutchess CO has 5,995 heating degree days and 745 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 Poughkeepsie Dutchess CO climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00014757 near Poughkeepsie Dutchess CO.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00014757. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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