Palenville, New York has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 3.3 °C (low) to 15.2 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1158.3 Millimeters. Palenville 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. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -9.2 °C | 0.8 °C | 81.03 mm |
| February | -8.4 °C | 2.5 °C | 66.29 mm |
| March | -4.1 °C | 7.2 °C | 90.17 mm |
| April | 1.9 °C | 15.2 °C | 93.22 mm |
| May | 7.8 °C | 21.6 °C | 90.42 mm |
| June | 12.9 °C | 25.9 °C | 112.78 mm |
| July | 15.6 °C | 28.6 °C | 103.38 mm |
| August | 14.7 °C | 27.4 °C | 107.95 mm |
| September | 10.4 °C | 23.4 °C | 108.2 mm |
| October | 4.5 °C | 16.5 °C | 122.43 mm |
| November | -0.8 °C | 9.6 °C | 84.84 mm |
| December | -5.4 °C | 3.6 °C | 97.54 mm |
| Annual | 3.3 °C | 15.2 °C | 1158.25 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| 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 | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |