Herrings, New York has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 1.9 °C (low) to 12.5 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1112.3 Millimeters. Herrings is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5a. 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 | -12.7 °C | -2.4 °C | 94.74 mm |
| February | -12.1 °C | -1.4 °C | 67.56 mm |
| March | -6.7 °C | 3.4 °C | 71.37 mm |
| April | 0.6 °C | 11.5 °C | 86.87 mm |
| May | 7.3 °C | 18.9 °C | 90.42 mm |
| June | 12.5 °C | 23.5 °C | 95 mm |
| July | 15.3 °C | 26.1 °C | 88.65 mm |
| August | 14.4 °C | 25.6 °C | 93.22 mm |
| September | 9.9 °C | 21.7 °C | 96.27 mm |
| October | 3.8 °C | 14.4 °C | 125.73 mm |
| November | -1.8 °C | 7.3 °C | 102.62 mm |
| December | -7.9 °C | 0.8 °C | 99.82 mm |
| Annual | 1.9 °C | 12.5 °C | 1112.27 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 5a : -28.9°C to -26.1°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 4b : -31.7°C to -28.9°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |