Steuben County Climate
Steuben County, New York
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
45.8°F
Annual Precip
36.7"
Annual Snowfall
52.6"
Extreme Heat Days
8
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
Precipitation Calendar
Growing Season & Gardening
5b
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
2,166
Favors cool-season crops
Seasonal Overview
National Comparison
7-Day Outlook
Forecast
Current Conditions
Air Quality
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Weather Alerts
Climate Advisory: Steuben County
Climate Verdict
Steuben County has a cool, averaging 45.8°F annually, moderate rainfall of 36.7 inches per year, rare extreme heat with only 8.000000000000002 days above 90°F annually, moderate snowfall of 52.6 inches annually. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are very cold — January averages 22.2°F. summers are pleasantly cool with July averaging 68.3°F. The 46°F seasonal variation provides noticeable but manageable change.
Outdoor & Gardening Guidance
Winter sports enthusiasts benefit from reliable snow cover for 3-4 months annually.
Regional Context
Steuben County closely matches the New York statewide average temperature of 47.5°F, it is also noticeably drier, receiving 6.6 inches less precipitation than the state average.
Climate Profile
About Steuben County Weather
Cooler and Drier than National Norms
Steuben County has an annual average temperature of 45.8°F. It is notably dry, receiving only 36.7 inches of precipitation per year.
Among the Driest in New York
The county's 36.7 inches of precipitation is well below the New York state average of 43.3 inches. Its 45.8°F average temperature also tracks lower than the state's 47.4°F average.
Warmer than Northern Schuyler
Steuben's 45.8°F average is warmer than neighboring Schuyler County. It is also the driest county among its immediate regional peers.
Icy Winters and Peaked Summers
Winter averages 24.8°F and brings 52.6 inches of snow. Despite a mild summer average of 66.4°F, the county hits 90°F or higher 8 days per year.
HVAC for Heat and Cold
Plan for 8 days of extreme heat and a snowy 52.6-inch winter season. Heating systems must be capable of handling January temperatures that average 22.2°F.
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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.