Garden City, New York has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 7.9 °C (low) to 16.9 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1241.1 Millimeters. Garden City is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 through the first frost around Nov. 21 - Nov. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3.4 °C | 4.3 °C | 96.52 mm |
| February | -2.7 °C | 5.7 °C | 77.72 mm |
| March | 0.6 °C | 9.5 °C | 111.51 mm |
| April | 5.7 °C | 15.7 °C | 102.62 mm |
| May | 11.1 °C | 21.1 °C | 100.33 mm |
| June | 16.4 °C | 26.2 °C | 112.27 mm |
| July | 19.7 °C | 29.2 °C | 108.97 mm |
| August | 19.1 °C | 28.3 °C | 113.28 mm |
| September | 15.3 °C | 24.7 °C | 103.63 mm |
| October | 9.3 °C | 18.6 °C | 119.13 mm |
| November | 4 °C | 12.5 °C | 85.34 mm |
| December | -0.2 °C | 7.3 °C | 109.73 mm |
| Annual | 7.9 °C | 16.9 °C | 1241.05 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 21 - Nov. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b : -15°C to -12.2°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7b : -15°C to -12.2°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |