Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 49°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Saratoga Springs, NY Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 49°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 46.4"
- Annual precip
- 158d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Saratoga Springs
Saratoga Springs, New York averages 49°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 49°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 46.4"
- annual precipitation · 64" snow
- 158 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
49°F (9°C)
Avg High
60°F
Avg Low
38°F
Annual Precip
46.4"
Annual Snow
63.5"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
49°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
46.4"
Plus 63.5" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Saratoga Springs) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Saratoga Springs area.
How Saratoga Springs compares to every U.S. city
Saratoga Springs's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Saratoga Springs
MethodologyZooming out from Saratoga Springs's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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) | 14°F (-10°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.4" | 16.5" | 28.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.6" | 15.7" | 26.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 3.4" | 11.4" | 24.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 3.8" | 1.8" | 11.8 | 0.1 |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 1.3 | 0.8 |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.3 |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.6 |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.4 |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 4.1" | 0.1" | 7.0 | 0.0 |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 3.5" | 2.9" | 18.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 3.9" | 15.1" | 27.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.4"
Snow: 16.5"
12.3 days with precipitation
February 2.6"
Snow: 15.7"
9.5 days with precipitation
March 3.4"
Snow: 11.4"
10.5 days with precipitation
April 3.8"
Snow: 1.8"
11.7 days with precipitation
May 3.9"
12.7 days with precipitation
June 4.8"
12.4 days with precipitation
July 5.0"
12.5 days with precipitation
August 4.1"
11.0 days with precipitation
September 3.8"
10.0 days with precipitation
October 4.1"
Snow: 0.1"
11.5 days with precipitation
November 3.5"
Snow: 2.9"
11.4 days with precipitation
December 3.9"
Snow: 15.1"
12.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 7
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 2
50% probability date
Growing Season
158 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,506
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
670
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Saratoga Springs's climate means for you
Saratoga Springs runs 49°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 158 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 2 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,506 heating and 670 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: Saratoga Springs, NY
In Saratoga Springs, New York, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 49°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 60°F to a mean daily low of 38°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00307484, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Saratoga Springs averages 46.4 inches of precipitation a year, with 63.5 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 158 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 2 and the first fall freeze near October 7. As for energy demand, 6,506 heating degree days and 670 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Saratoga Springs scores 54/100 (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 Saratoga Springs, NY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Saratoga Springs, New York is 49°F. The warmest month averages 84°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 14°F (-10°C).
How much rain does Saratoga Springs get? ▼
Saratoga Springs receives 46.4 inches of precipitation annually, including 63.5 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Saratoga Springs? ▼
Saratoga Springs has a climate comfort score of 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Saratoga Springs? ▼
Saratoga Springs has approximately 158 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 2 and the first fall freeze around October 7.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Saratoga Springs? ▼
Saratoga Springs has 6,506 heating degree days and 670 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 Saratoga Springs climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00307484 near Saratoga Springs.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00307484. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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