Climate Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 40°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Ray Brook, NY Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 40°F
- Avg annual temp
- 39/100
- Comfort score
- 126d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Ray Brook
Ray Brook, New York averages 40°F a year and scores 39/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 4% of U.S. cities.
- 40°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 39/100
- comfort score, milder than 4% of U.S. cities
- 126 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
40°F (4°C)
Avg High
49°F
Avg Low
31°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
40°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Ray Brook) 39.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Ray Brook area.
How Ray Brook compares to every U.S. city
Ray Brook's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
39 Top 96% higher than 4% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Ray Brook
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Ray Brook 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 5°F (-15°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | N/A | 30.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 5°F (-15°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | N/A | 26.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | N/A | 29.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 38°F (3°C) | N/A | 22.5 | 0.0 |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | N/A | 9.0 | 0.0 |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 59°F (15°C) | N/A | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 62°F (17°C) | N/A | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | N/A | 4.7 | 0.1 |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 44°F (7°C) | N/A | 15.2 | 0.0 |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 33°F (0°C) | N/A | 24.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 15°F (-10°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | N/A | 29.4 | 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
September 24
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 21
50% probability date
Growing Season
126 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
9,225
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
128
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Ray Brook's climate means for you
Ray Brook runs 40°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 126 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 21 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 9,225 heating and 128 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: Ray Brook, NY
In Ray Brook, New York, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 40°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 49°F to a mean daily low of 31°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00306957, 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. Ray Brook sees about an uncharted amount of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 126 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 21 and the first fall freeze near September 24. On the energy side, 9,225 heating degree days and 128 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Ray Brook scores 39/100 (Below Average), 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 Ray Brook, NY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Ray Brook, New York is 40°F. The warmest month averages 74°F (24°C) and the coldest averages 5°F (-15°C).
How much rain does Ray Brook get? ▼
Ray Brook receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Ray Brook? ▼
Ray Brook has a climate comfort score of 39/100 (Below Average), milder than 4% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Ray Brook? ▼
Ray Brook has approximately 126 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 21 and the first fall freeze around September 24.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Ray Brook? ▼
Ray Brook has 9,225 heating degree days and 128 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 Ray Brook climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00306957 near Ray Brook.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00306957. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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