Climate Comfort Score
53/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 52°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
West Point, NY Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 52°F
- Avg annual temp
- 53/100
- Comfort score
- 51.5"
- Annual precip
- 205d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for West Point
West Point, New York averages 52°F a year and scores 53/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 26% of U.S. cities.
- 52°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 53/100
- comfort score, milder than 26% of U.S. cities
- 51.5"
- annual precipitation · 36" snow
- 205 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
52°F (11°C)
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
43°F
Annual Precip
51.5"
Annual Snow
35.7"
Comfort Score
53/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
52°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
51.5"
Plus 35.7" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (West Point) 53.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the West Point area.
How West Point compares to every U.S. city
West Point's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
53 Top 74% higher than 26% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for West Point
MethodologyWest Point'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.8" | 11.1" | 27.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.0" | 7.1" | 24.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 4.0" | 9.6" | 19.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0" | 0.4" | 3.7 | 0.3 |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.4 |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.6 |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 5.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.7 |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 4.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 5.3" | 0.0" | 0.9 | 0.0 |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 4.2" | 0.5" | 10.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 4.6" | 7.0" | 23.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.8"
Snow: 11.1"
9.8 days with precipitation
February 3.0"
Snow: 7.1"
8.3 days with precipitation
March 4.0"
Snow: 9.6"
9.3 days with precipitation
April 4.0"
Snow: 0.4"
10.5 days with precipitation
May 3.8"
11.8 days with precipitation
June 4.6"
11.4 days with precipitation
July 4.6"
9.8 days with precipitation
August 5.0"
9.6 days with precipitation
September 4.6"
8.2 days with precipitation
October 5.3"
9.6 days with precipitation
November 4.2"
Snow: 0.5"
9.0 days with precipitation
December 4.6"
Snow: 7.0"
10.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 10
50% probability date
Growing Season
205 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,575
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
928
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What West Point's climate means for you
West Point runs 52°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 205 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 10 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,575 heating and 928 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: West Point, NY
An annual average temperature of 52°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 61°F to a mean daily low of 43°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for West Point, New York. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00309292 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. West Point receives roughly 51.5 inches of precipitation each year, with 35.7 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 205 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 10 and the first fall freeze near November 1. For energy use, 5,575 heating degree days and 928 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, West Point scores 53/100 (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 West Point, NY? ▼
The average annual temperature in West Point, New York is 52°F. The warmest month averages 85°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 21°F (-6°C).
How much rain does West Point get? ▼
West Point receives 51.5 inches of precipitation annually, including 35.7 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for West Point? ▼
West Point has a climate comfort score of 53/100 (Moderate), milder than 26% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in West Point? ▼
West Point has approximately 205 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 10 and the first fall freeze around November 1.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in West Point? ▼
West Point has 5,575 heating degree days and 928 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 West Point climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00309292 near West Point.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00309292. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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