Climate and monthly weather forecastRapids, NY
Climate and monthly weather forecast
Weather in January
January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Rapids, New York, with an average temperature varying between 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and 29.7°F (-1.3°C). With average high temperatures of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and lows of 20.3°F (-6.5°C), January is the coldest month. Weather in January »Weather in February
The last month of the winter, February, is also a subzero cold month in Rapids, New York, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and an average high of 31.1°F (-0.5°C). The onset of February brings an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C), nearly matching the January temperature. Weather in February »Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a cold month in Rapids, New York, with an average temperature varying between 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and 38.8°F (3.8°C). A minor escalation in the average high-temperature is seen with the onset of March, moving from a freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C) in February to an icy 38.8°F (3.8°C). Weather in March »Weather in April
April is a cool spring month in Rapids, New York, with temperature in the range of an average high of 50.5°F (10.3°C) and an average low of 37.4°F (3°C). April brings an increase in the average high-temperature, progressing from an icy 38.8°F (3.8°C) in March to a cool 50.5°F (10.3°C). Weather in April »Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Rapids, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 62.8°F (17.1°C) and 48.4°F (9.1°C). May witnesses an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C) in April to an enjoyable 62.8°F (17.1°C). Weather in May »Weather in June
The first month of the summer, June, is a pleasant month in Rapids, New York, with an average temperature varying between 70.5°F (21.4°C) and 56.8°F (13.8°C). The start of June is characterized by a subtle increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a comfortable 62.8°F (17.1°C) in May to an agreeable 70.5°F (21.4°C). Weather in June »Weather in July
July is a moderately hot summer month in Rapids, New York, with an average temperature varying between 77.5°F (25.3°C) and 64.4°F (18°C). Rapids's July weather, with an average high temperature of 77.5°F (25.3°C) and an average low temperature of 64.4°F (18°C), tends to be the warmest of the year. Weather in July »Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Rapids, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 76.8°F (24.9°C) and an average low of 63.9°F (17.7°C). The shift from July to August is characterized by an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 76.8°F (24.9°C), not significantly different from the 77.5°F (25.3°C) of July. Weather in August »Weather in September
The first month of the autumn, September, is still a pleasant month in Rapids, New York, with an average temperature varying between 58.1°F (14.5°C) and 70.7°F (21.5°C). With the arrival of September, Rapids notices a mild change in the average high-temperature, sliding from August's moderately hot 76.8°F (24.9°C) to a pleasant 70.7°F (21.5°C). Weather in September »Weather in October
October, the same as September, in Rapids, New York, is another mild autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 58.1°F (14.5°C) and min 47.8°F (8.8°C). As October commences, the average high-temperature shows a reduction, transitioning from a pleasant 70.7°F (21.5°C) in September to a mild 58.1°F (14.5°C). Weather in October »Weather in November
November, the last month of the autumn in Rapids, is another chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 36°F (2.2°C) and an average high of 45.5°F (7.5°C). The arrival of November corresponds with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from October's refreshing 58.1°F (14.5°C) to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C). Weather in November »Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Rapids, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36°F (2.2°C) and 28.6°F (-1.9°C). Transition into December marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to a cold 36°F (2.2°C). Weather in December »Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
Rapids notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a average high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and a low of 20.3°F (-6.5°C).
The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 84%.
In Rapids, New York, during the entire year, the rain falls for 174.3 days and collects up to 28.03" (712mm) of precipitation.
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Rapids.
In Rapids, during the entire year, snow falls for 73.2 days and aggregates up to 25.04" (636mm) of snow.
The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 2.5h of sunshine.
The months with the lowest UV index in Rapids, New York, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.
The month with the most snowfall is February, when snow falls for 15.9 days and typically aggregates up to 6.65" (169mm) of snow.
On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Rapids, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.
May is the month with the most rainfall in Rapids. Rain falls for 17.3 days and accumulates 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation.
June through September are months without snowfall in Rapids.
June has the longest days of the year, with an average of 15h and 18min of daylight.
Rapids's warmest month, July, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 77.5°F (25.3°C) to a low of 64.4°F (18°C).
With an average of 10.7h of sunshine, July has the most sunshine of the year.
With an average maximum UV index of 6, July is the month with the highest UV index in Rapids, New York.
The months with the lowest humidity in Rapids are August and September, with an average relative humidity of 75%.
The month with the least rainfall is September, when the rain falls for 15.4 days and typically collects 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation.
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
Average temperature
Rapids, NY
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).
Average pressure
Rapids, NY
- Average pressure in January:
30.04"Hg - Average pressure in February:
30.03"Hg - Average pressure in March:
30.07"Hg - Average pressure in April:
29.97"Hg - Average pressure in May:
29.98"Hg - Average pressure in June:
29.92"Hg
- Average pressure in July:
29.95"Hg - Average pressure in August:
29.97"Hg - Average pressure in September:
30.04"Hg - Average pressure in October:
30"Hg - Average pressure in November:
30.08"Hg - Average pressure in December:
30.06"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed
Rapids, NY
- Average wind speed in January:
12.1mph - Average wind speed in February:
11.6mph - Average wind speed in March:
10.3mph - Average wind speed in April:
10mph - Average wind speed in May:
8mph - Average wind speed in June:
7.5mph
- Average wind speed in July:
7mph - Average wind speed in August:
7.6mph - Average wind speed in September:
8.1mph - Average wind speed in October:
10mph - Average wind speed in November:
10.8mph - Average wind speed in December:
11.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7mph).
Average humidity
Rapids, NY
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (75%).
Average rainfall
Rapids, NY
- Average rainfall in January:
1.97" - Average rainfall in February:
2.09" - Average rainfall in March:
2.09" - Average rainfall in April:
2.56" - Average rainfall in May:
2.91" - Average rainfall in June:
2.44"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").
Average rainfall days
Rapids, NY
- Average rainfall days in January:
9.7 days - Average rainfall days in February:
9.2 days - Average rainfall days in March:
13 days - Average rainfall days in April:
15.6 days - Average rainfall days in May:
17.3 days - Average rainfall days in June:
16.2 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
17.7 days - Average rainfall days in August:
17.4 days - Average rainfall days in September:
15.4 days - Average rainfall days in October:
17.5 days - Average rainfall days in November:
14.5 days - Average rainfall days in December:
10.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.2 days).
Average snowfall
Rapids, NY
- Average snowfall in January:
5.47" - Average snowfall in February:
6.65" - Average snowfall in March:
3.03" - Average snowfall in April:
1.06" - Average snowfall in May:
0.24" - Average snowfall in June:
0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days
Rapids, NY
- Average snowfall days in January:
17.4 days - Average snowfall days in February:
15.9 days - Average snowfall days in March:
11.6 days - Average snowfall days in April:
4.4 days - Average snowfall days in May:
0.5 days - Average snowfall days in June:
0 days
- Average snowfall days in July:
0 days - Average snowfall days in August:
0 days - Average snowfall days in September:
0 days - Average snowfall days in October:
0.8 days - Average snowfall days in November:
7.5 days - Average snowfall days in December:
15.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Rapids, NY
- Average daylight in January:
9h and 24min - Average daylight in February:
10h and 36min - Average daylight in March:
12h and 0min - Average daylight in April:
13h and 24min - Average daylight in May:
14h and 42min - Average daylight in June:
15h and 18min
- Average daylight in July:
15h and 0min - Average daylight in August:
13h and 54min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 30min - Average daylight in October:
11h and 0min - Average daylight in November:
9h and 42min - Average daylight in December:
9h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in January:
2h and 30min - Average sunshine in February:
2h and 42min - Average sunshine in March:
5h and 24min - Average sunshine in April:
7h and 30min - Average sunshine in May:
9h and 12min - Average sunshine in June:
9h and 42min
- Average sunshine in July:
10h and 42min - Average sunshine in August:
10h and 36min - Average sunshine in September:
9h and 24min - Average sunshine in October:
4h and 42min - Average sunshine in November:
4h and 24min - Average sunshine in December:
3h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).
Average sunshine days
Rapids, NY
- Average sunshine days in January:
6.6 days - Average sunshine days in February:
6 days - Average sunshine days in March:
9.5 days - Average sunshine days in April:
10.3 days - Average sunshine days in May:
11.5 days - Average sunshine days in June:
11.9 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
11.3 days - Average sunshine days in August:
10.5 days - Average sunshine days in September:
12.5 days - Average sunshine days in October:
10.5 days - Average sunshine days in November:
10.1 days - Average sunshine days in December:
7.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (12.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6 days).
Average UV index
Rapids, NY
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover
Rapids, NY
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility
Rapids, NY
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).
