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Syracuse Hancock, NY Climate

Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals →

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

Syracuse Hancock, New York has an average annual temperature of 49°F and a climate comfort score of 57/100 (Moderate). Annual precipitation totals 39.9", including 127.8" of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Avg Temperature

49°F (9°C)

Avg High

58°F

Avg Low

39°F

Annual Precip

39.9"

Annual Snow

127.8"

Comfort Score

57/100

Moderate

Climate Comfort Score

57/100

Moderate

Avg Annual Temperature

49°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

39.9"

Plus 127.8" of snow

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Syracuse Hancock) 57.0%
National median (≈55)

PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Syracuse Hancock area.

Warming context for Syracuse Hancock

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Syracuse Hancock captures average conditions across the spread shown — the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.

Warming context — U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • 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
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 32°F (0°C) 17°F (-9°C) 24°F (-4°C)
February 34°F (1°C) 18°F (-8°C) 26°F (-4°C)
March 42°F (6°C) 25°F (-4°C) 34°F (1°C)
April 56°F (14°C) 36°F (2°C) 46°F (8°C)
May 69°F (21°C) 47°F (8°C) 58°F (15°C)
June 77°F (25°C) 57°F (14°C) 67°F (19°C)
July 82°F (28°C) 62°F (17°C) 72°F (22°C)
August 80°F (27°C) 60°F (16°C) 70°F (21°C)
September 73°F (23°C) 53°F (12°C) 63°F (17°C)
October 60°F (16°C) 42°F (6°C) 51°F (11°C)
November 48°F (9°C) 33°F (0°C) 41°F (5°C)
December 37°F (3°C) 24°F (-5°C) 30°F (-1°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall and snowfall

January 2.6"

Snow: 34.0"

18.9 days with precipitation

February 2.5"

Snow: 30.3"

16.6 days with precipitation

March 3.0"

Snow: 19.8"

15.5 days with precipitation

April 3.5"

Snow: 3.0"

14.5 days with precipitation

May 3.4"

Snow: 0.1"

13.2 days with precipitation

June 3.6"

12.0 days with precipitation

July 3.9"

11.7 days with precipitation

August 3.7"

10.7 days with precipitation

September 3.4"

11.1 days with precipitation

October 3.9"

Snow: 0.2"

15.1 days with precipitation

November 3.2"

Snow: 9.8"

15.9 days with precipitation

December 3.3"

Snow: 30.6"

18.5 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

October 19

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

April 29

50% probability date

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

6,588

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

619

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

January

Humidity & Wind

Monthly averages from hourly observations

Month Humidity Wind (mph)
January 71% 9.3
February 70% 9.7
March 64% 9.3
April 60% 8.4
May 67% 7.5
June 68% 7.1
July 70% 6.6
August 73% 6.3
September 74% 7.2
October 71% 8.5
November 74% 9.4
December 74% 9.8

Related Data

Climate Guides

Climate Insight: Syracuse Hancock, NY

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Syracuse Hancock, New York as a location with an annual average temperature of 49°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 58°F to a mean daily low of 39°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USW00014771, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.

Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Syracuse Hancock receives roughly 39.9 inches of precipitation each year, with 127.8 inches typically falling as snow. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near April 29 and the first fall freeze near October 19. For energy use, 6,588 heating degree days and 619 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Syracuse Hancock scores 57/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows — shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average temperature in Syracuse Hancock, NY?
The average annual temperature in Syracuse Hancock, New York is 49°F. The warmest month averages 82°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 17°F (-9°C).
How much rain does Syracuse Hancock get?
Syracuse Hancock receives 39.9 inches of precipitation annually, including 127.8 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Syracuse Hancock?
Syracuse Hancock has a climate comfort score of 57/100 (Moderate). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in Syracuse Hancock?
Growing season data is not available for Syracuse Hancock.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Syracuse Hancock?
Syracuse Hancock has 6,588 heating degree days and 619 cooling degree days annually. Higher heating degree days indicate greater winter energy demand, while higher cooling degree days indicate greater summer cooling needs.
Where does this Syracuse Hancock climate data come from?
All climate data comes from NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1, covering the 30-year period from 1991 to 2020. Data is collected from weather station USW00014771. These 30-year averages are the standard reference for typical weather conditions.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00014771. For informational purposes only.

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