Dresden, New York has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 4.4 °C (low) to 14.8 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 894.1 Millimeters. Dresden is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. 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 | -7.9 °C | 0.8 °C | 54.36 mm |
| February | -7.3 °C | 2 °C | 45.97 mm |
| March | -3.4 °C | 6.7 °C | 64.77 mm |
| April | 2.2 °C | 14.1 °C | 72.64 mm |
| May | 8.6 °C | 21 °C | 78.49 mm |
| June | 14.1 °C | 25.5 °C | 90.93 mm |
| July | 16.7 °C | 27.8 °C | 98.55 mm |
| August | 15.8 °C | 27.1 °C | 84.33 mm |
| September | 11.6 °C | 23.2 °C | 83.57 mm |
| October | 6.1 °C | 16.2 °C | 89.41 mm |
| November | 0.5 °C | 9.7 °C | 69.6 mm |
| December | -4.2 °C | 3.6 °C | 61.47 mm |
| Annual | 4.4 °C | 14.8 °C | 894.09 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b : -20.6°C to -17.8°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -20.6°C to -17.8°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |