Covington, New York has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 2.9 °C (low) to 13.4 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 961.7 Millimeters. Covington is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -9.4 °C | -0.5 °C | 61.98 mm |
| February | -9.1 °C | 0.6 °C | 48.26 mm |
| March | -5.2 °C | 5.1 °C | 64.52 mm |
| April | 0.8 °C | 12.4 °C | 78.23 mm |
| May | 7.4 °C | 19.7 °C | 85.6 mm |
| June | 12.6 °C | 24.2 °C | 99.31 mm |
| July | 14.9 °C | 26.3 °C | 99.57 mm |
| August | 14 °C | 25.6 °C | 95 mm |
| September | 10.2 °C | 22.1 °C | 89.92 mm |
| October | 4.6 °C | 15.1 °C | 97.03 mm |
| November | -0.7 °C | 8.3 °C | 74.93 mm |
| December | -5.5 °C | 2.4 °C | 67.31 mm |
| Annual | 2.9 °C | 13.4 °C | 961.66 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 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 |