Dutchess County Climate
Dutchess County, New York
Avg Annual Temp
49.4°F
Annual Precip
46.8"
Annual Snowfall
57.9"
Extreme Heat Days
14.55
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Dutchess County Weather
A rainy valley climate
Dutchess County averages 49.4°F, sitting about 5 degrees below the national median of 55°F. It is one of the state's wetter regions, receiving 46.8 inches of annual precipitation.
One of the state's warmest
As a Hudson Valley hub, its average temperature exceeds the state mean of 47.4°F by 2 degrees. This makes it one of the warmer counties in the New York interior.
Snowier and hotter than neighbors
Dutchess faces 15 days of extreme heat annually, more than neighboring Columbia County. It also sees more snow, with 57.9 inches compared to Columbia's 40.3 inches.
Extreme heat and snowy winters
Summers feature a 72°F July average and over two weeks of 90-degree weather. Winters remain cold enough for significant snow, totaling nearly 58 inches.
Prepare for two-way extremes
Central air conditioning is a smart investment to handle the 15 days of 90-degree heat. Residents also need robust heating systems for winters that average 28.3°F.
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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.