Busti, New York has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 2.5 °C (low) to 13.7 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1181.1 Millimeters. Busti is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -9.3 °C | -0.3 °C | 91.69 mm |
| February | -9.1 °C | 1.1 °C | 66.04 mm |
| March | -5.3 °C | 5.9 °C | 80.77 mm |
| April | 0.7 °C | 13.3 °C | 101.09 mm |
| May | 6.7 °C | 19.9 °C | 101.85 mm |
| June | 11.6 °C | 24.3 °C | 114.3 mm |
| July | 13.8 °C | 26.6 °C | 118.87 mm |
| August | 13.2 °C | 25.8 °C | 102.87 mm |
| September | 9.6 °C | 22.3 °C | 102.11 mm |
| October | 3.8 °C | 15.3 °C | 107.7 mm |
| November | -1.1 °C | 8.3 °C | 94.23 mm |
| December | -5.2 °C | 2.4 °C | 99.57 mm |
| Annual | 2.5 °C | 13.7 °C | 1181.09 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a : -23.3°C to -20.6°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5b : -26.1°C to -23.3°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |