Richmond County Climate
Richmond County, New York
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
55.5°F
Annual Precip
47.1"
Annual Snowfall
24.5"
Extreme Heat Days
14
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
Precipitation Calendar
Growing Season & Gardening
7b
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
Seasonal Overview
National Comparison
7-Day Outlook
Forecast
Current Conditions
Air Quality
Safety
Weather Alerts
Climate Advisory: Richmond County
Climate Verdict
Richmond County has a mild, with an average annual temperature of 55.5°F, moderately wet with 47.1 inches of annual precipitation, rare extreme heat with only 14.1 days above 90°F annually, moderate snowfall of 24.5 inches annually. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are cold, with January averaging 33.6°F. summers are warm — July averages 77.5°F. The 44°F seasonal variation provides noticeable but manageable change.
Outdoor & Gardening Guidance
The moderate temperatures support hiking, cycling, and camping comfortably in spring, summer, and fall.
Regional Context
Richmond County is 8.0°F warmer than the New York statewide average of 47.5°F, it is somewhat wetter than average for New York.
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Data sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020. Forecast and alert data from National Weather Service API. Air quality data from Open-Meteo.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables. Station data is aggregated to county level. Forecasts and alerts are fetched live and may change frequently. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.