Hankins, 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 14.9 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1203.2 Millimeters. Hankins 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. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -9.7 °C | 0.6 °C | 84.84 mm |
| February | -8.8 °C | 2.4 °C | 64.77 mm |
| March | -4.8 °C | 6.9 °C | 87.38 mm |
| April | 0.8 °C | 14.8 °C | 97.79 mm |
| May | 6.6 °C | 21.2 °C | 105.41 mm |
| June | 11.9 °C | 25.4 °C | 127 mm |
| July | 14.8 °C | 28 °C | 116.59 mm |
| August | 13.6 °C | 27 °C | 107.7 mm |
| September | 9.7 °C | 23.3 °C | 116.08 mm |
| October | 3.3 °C | 16.7 °C | 115.57 mm |
| November | -1.6 °C | 9.4 °C | 83.57 mm |
| December | -5.8 °C | 3.2 °C | 96.52 mm |
| Annual | 2.5 °C | 14.9 °C | 1203.22 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 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 |