Climate and monthly weather forecastRifton, NY
Climate and monthly weather forecast
Weather in January
January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Rifton, New York, with temperature in the range of an average low of 19°F (-7.2°C) and an average high of 32°F (0°C). In Rifton, New York, the month of January is known for its lowest average temperatures, reaching a high of 32°F (0°C) and a low of 19°F (-7.2°C). Weather in January »Weather in February
The last month of the winter, February, is another cold month in Rifton, New York, with temperature in the range of an average high of 35.4°F (1.9°C) and an average low of 20.5°F (-6.4°C). Rifton, New York, registers an average high-temperature of a still icy 35.4°F (1.9°C) with the arrival of February, showing minor deviation from the preceding month. Weather in February »Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Rifton, is a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and an average high of 43.9°F (6.6°C). March's arrival brings a slight change in high-temperatures, adjusting from an icy 35.4°F (1.9°C) in February to a chilly 43.9°F (6.6°C). Weather in March »Weather in April
April in Rifton, New York, is a mild spring month, with an average temperature varying between 56.7°F (13.7°C) and 37.9°F (3.3°C). The start of April brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C) in March to a mild 56.7°F (13.7°C). Weather in April »Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Rifton, New York, with temperature in the range of an average high of 68.9°F (20.5°C) and an average low of 47.8°F (8.8°C). May's arrival signals a temperature shift, moving from a moderate 56.7°F (13.7°C) in April to an agreeable 68.9°F (20.5°C). Weather in May »Weather in June
June, the first month of the summer in Rifton, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 54.5°F (12.5°C) and 76.6°F (24.8°C). The shift from May to June sees a slight increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a pleasant 68.9°F (20.5°C) to a warm 76.6°F (24.8°C). Weather in June »Weather in July
July, like June, in Rifton, New York, is a moderately hot summer month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 82.9°F (28.3°C) and an average low of 60.4°F (15.8°C). Rifton records the warmest temperatures in July, averaging a high of 82.9°F (28.3°C) and a low of 60.4°F (15.8°C). Throughout July, the heat index is computed to be a hot 89.6°F (32°C). Weather in July »Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Rifton, New York, with an average temperature ranging between max 81.1°F (27.3°C) and min 58.6°F (14.8°C). On the advent of August, Rifton's average high-temperature exhibits a minor adjustment to a still moderately hot 81.1°F (27.3°C) from July's 82.9°F (28.3°C). Weather in August »Weather in September
September, the first month of the autumn in Rifton, is still a warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 73.4°F (23°C) and 52.7°F (11.5°C). Rifton's transition into September involves a gentle shift in temperature, receding from a warm 81.1°F (27.3°C) in August to a still moderately hot 73.4°F (23°C). Weather in September »Weather in October
October, like September, is a moderate autumn month in Rifton, New York, with an average temperature ranging between max 60.3°F (15.7°C) and min 44.1°F (6.7°C). With October's onset, the weather shows a temperature decrease, transitioning from a warm 73.4°F (23°C) in September to a moderate 60.3°F (15.7°C). Weather in October »Weather in November
November, the last month of the autumn in Rifton, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 47.8°F (8.8°C) and an average low of 33.3°F (0.7°C). The transition into November indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to a frosty 47.8°F (8.8°C) from October's refreshing 60.3°F (15.7°C). Weather in November »Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Rifton, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and max 37.6°F (3.1°C). The average high-temperature decreases in December, shifting from a frosty 47.8°F (8.8°C) in November to an icy 37.6°F (3.1°C). Weather in December »Updated: Aug 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
Rifton notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a average high of 32°F (0°C) and a low of 19°F (-7.2°C).
Throughout the year, there are 141.4 rainfall days, and 22.44" (570mm) of precipitation is accumulated.
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December.
Throughout the year, there are 30.6 snowfall days, and 16.38" (416mm) of snow is accumulated.
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
February and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are most humid months.
February is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.8 days and accumulates 4.13" (105mm) of snow.
With an average of 4.5h of sunshine, February has the least sunshine of the year.
On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, 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.
With an average relative humidity of 74%, April is the least humid month.
In Rifton, snow does not fall in June through September.
The month with the longest days is June, with an average of 15h and 12min of daylight.
The months with the highest UV index are June and July, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
The warmest month is July, with an average high-temperature of 82.9°F (28.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 60.4°F (15.8°C).
The month with the most sunshine in Rifton is July, with an average of 10.6h of sunshine.
September is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 11.3 days and accumulates 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.
October is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.7 days and accumulates 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.
With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
Average temperature
Rifton, NY
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32°F).
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).
Average pressure
Rifton, NY
- Average pressure in January:
30.05"Hg - Average pressure in February:
30.03"Hg - Average pressure in March:
30.06"Hg - Average pressure in April:
29.98"Hg - Average pressure in May:
30.01"Hg - Average pressure in June:
29.93"Hg
- Average pressure in July:
29.96"Hg - Average pressure in August:
29.98"Hg - Average pressure in September:
30.06"Hg - Average pressure in October:
30.02"Hg - Average pressure in November:
30.1"Hg - Average pressure in December:
30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed
Rifton, NY
- Average wind speed in January:
6.3mph - Average wind speed in February:
6.3mph - Average wind speed in March:
6.6mph - Average wind speed in April:
6.3mph - Average wind speed in May:
5.3mph - Average wind speed in June:
5mph
- Average wind speed in July:
4.5mph - Average wind speed in August:
4.3mph - Average wind speed in September:
4.8mph - Average wind speed in October:
5.5mph - Average wind speed in November:
5.7mph - Average wind speed in December:
5.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity
Rifton, NY
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).
Average rainfall
Rifton, NY
- Average rainfall in January:
1.46" - Average rainfall in February:
1.5" - Average rainfall in March:
1.81" - Average rainfall in April:
2.09" - Average rainfall in May:
2.17" - Average rainfall in June:
1.93"
- Average rainfall in July:
2.24" - Average rainfall in August:
1.54" - Average rainfall in September:
1.3" - Average rainfall in October:
2.36" - Average rainfall in November:
1.81" - Average rainfall in December:
2.24"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").
Average rainfall days
Rifton, NY
- Average rainfall days in January:
6.8 days - Average rainfall days in February:
7.4 days - Average rainfall days in March:
11.4 days - Average rainfall days in April:
14.4 days - Average rainfall days in May:
15.9 days - Average rainfall days in June:
14.5 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
15.8 days - Average rainfall days in August:
13.2 days - Average rainfall days in September:
11.3 days - Average rainfall days in October:
11.7 days - Average rainfall days in November:
9.5 days - Average rainfall days in December:
9.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).
Average snowfall
Rifton, NY
- Average snowfall in January:
4.02" - Average snowfall in February:
4.13" - Average snowfall in March:
2.68" - Average snowfall in April:
0.39" - Average snowfall in May:
0.28" - Average snowfall in June:
0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days
Rifton, NY
- Average snowfall days in January:
7.5 days - Average snowfall days in February:
7.8 days - Average snowfall days in March:
6.1 days - Average snowfall days in April:
0.8 days - Average snowfall days in May:
0.2 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:
0.3 days - Average snowfall days in November:
2.1 days - Average snowfall days in December:
5.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Rifton, NY
- Average daylight in January:
9h and 36min - 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 36min - Average daylight in June:
15h and 12min
- Average daylight in July:
14h and 54min - Average daylight in August:
13h and 48min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 30min - Average daylight in October:
11h and 6min - Average daylight in November:
9h and 48min - Average daylight in December:
9h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in January:
5h and 0min - Average sunshine in February:
4h and 30min - Average sunshine in March:
6h and 18min - Average sunshine in April:
8h and 18min - Average sunshine in May:
8h and 42min - Average sunshine in June:
9h and 36min
- Average sunshine in July:
10h and 36min - Average sunshine in August:
10h and 6min - Average sunshine in September:
8h and 54min - Average sunshine in October:
5h and 42min - Average sunshine in November:
5h and 42min - Average sunshine in December:
4h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days
Rifton, NY
- Average sunshine days in January:
19.3 days - Average sunshine days in February:
15.7 days - Average sunshine days in March:
15.8 days - Average sunshine days in April:
13.9 days - Average sunshine days in May:
12.8 days - Average sunshine days in June:
12.7 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
13 days - Average sunshine days in August:
15.1 days - Average sunshine days in September:
15.9 days - Average sunshine days in October:
17.1 days - Average sunshine days in November:
18.5 days - Average sunshine days in December:
17.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.7 days).
Average UV index
Rifton, NY
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover
Rifton, NY
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility
Rifton, NY
The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).
