Cattaraugus County Climate
Cattaraugus County, New York
Avg Annual Temp
45.9°F
Annual Precip
47.0"
Annual Snowfall
122.1"
Extreme Heat Days
2.683333333333333
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Cattaraugus County Weather
Cool and Moist in the National Context
Cattaraugus County’s annual average of 45.9°F is much cooler than the U.S. median. Its climate is characterized by significant precipitation and frequent lake-effect weather patterns.
Below the New York State Average
The county's 45.9°F average temperature falls 1.5 degrees below the New York state average of 47.4°F. It is one of the more rugged and weather-exposed counties in the western part of the state.
Comparing Western New York Neighbors
Cattaraugus is slightly warmer than Allegany (45.6°F) but significantly cooler than Chautauqua (49.3°F). It receives 122.1 inches of snow, which is more than triple the amount seen in Chemung County.
A True Winter Wonderland
Snow is the main event here, with 122.1 inches falling annually and January temperatures averaging 22.7°F. Summers remain cool and comfortable, with July temperatures averaging 67.9°F and only 3 days of extreme heat.
Equipping for Extreme Snowfall
High-clearance vehicles and industrial-grade snow blowers are essential for managing over 120 inches of snow. Outdoor planning should focus on the short summer window, as heat waves are extremely rare.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.