Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 48°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Schoharie, NY Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 48°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 42.5"
- Annual precip
- 164d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Schoharie
Schoharie, New York averages 48°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 48°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 42.5"
- annual precipitation
- 164 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
48°F (9°C)
Avg High
60°F
Avg Low
36°F
Annual Precip
42.5"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
48°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
42.5"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Schoharie) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Schoharie area.
How Schoharie compares to every U.S. city
Schoharie'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 Schoharie
MethodologySchoharie's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running 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 | 33°F (1°C) | 13°F (-11°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.8" | 29.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.3" | 26.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 3.3" | 24.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4" | 13.8 | 0.1 |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 3.6" | 1.1 | 1.3 |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 4.6" | 0.0 | 2.8 |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3" | 0.0 | 7.2 |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4" | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4" | 0.1 | 1.1 |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 4.2" | 3.9 | 0.0 |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9" | 19.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.2" | 25.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.8"
February 2.3"
March 3.3"
April 3.4"
May 3.6"
June 4.6"
July 4.3"
August 4.4"
September 3.4"
October 4.2"
November 2.9"
December 3.2"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 13
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 2
50% probability date
Growing Season
164 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,735
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
556
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Schoharie's climate means for you
Schoharie runs 48°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 164 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 2 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,735 heating and 556 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: Schoharie, NY
In Schoharie, New York, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 48°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 60°F to a mean daily low of 36°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00307520, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Beyond temperature, Schoharie averages 42.5 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 164 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 13. Turning to energy use, 6,735 heating degree days and 556 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Schoharie scores 64/100 (Good), 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 Schoharie, NY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Schoharie, New York is 48°F. The warmest month averages 84°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 13°F (-11°C).
How much rain does Schoharie get? ▼
Schoharie receives 42.5 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Schoharie? ▼
Schoharie 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 Schoharie? ▼
Schoharie has approximately 164 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 2 and the first fall freeze around October 13.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Schoharie? ▼
Schoharie has 6,735 heating degree days and 556 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 Schoharie climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00307520 near Schoharie.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00307520. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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