Rapids, New York has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 4.5 °C (low) to 14.1 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 970.5 Millimeters. Rapids 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 | -7.6 °C | 0.3 °C | 76.71 mm |
| February | -7.5 °C | 1 °C | 58.67 mm |
| March | -3.7 °C | 5.6 °C | 70.36 mm |
| April | 2.2 °C | 12.9 °C | 85.85 mm |
| May | 8.4 °C | 20 °C | 80.52 mm |
| June | 14 °C | 24.9 °C | 84.58 mm |
| July | 16.7 °C | 27.1 °C | 86.61 mm |
| August | 16.1 °C | 26.5 °C | 84.33 mm |
| September | 12.2 °C | 22.9 °C | 90.17 mm |
| October | 6.2 °C | 15.8 °C | 91.95 mm |
| November | 0.7 °C | 8.9 °C | 81.53 mm |
| December | -3.9 °C | 3.2 °C | 79.25 mm |
| Annual | 4.5 °C | 14.1 °C | 970.53 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 6a : -23.3°C to -20.6°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |