Rhinecliff, New York has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 4.3 °C (low) to 16.5 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1213.6 Millimeters. Rhinecliff is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -8.7 °C | 2.3 °C | 92.2 mm |
| February | -7.8 °C | 3.9 °C | 71.37 mm |
| March | -2.9 °C | 8.8 °C | 91.19 mm |
| April | 3.2 °C | 16.2 °C | 95.76 mm |
| May | 8.7 °C | 22.6 °C | 93.22 mm |
| June | 14.1 °C | 27.2 °C | 107.19 mm |
| July | 16.7 °C | 29.8 °C | 118.62 mm |
| August | 15.9 °C | 28.6 °C | 108.46 mm |
| September | 11.7 °C | 24.5 °C | 116.84 mm |
| October | 5.5 °C | 17.6 °C | 121.16 mm |
| November | -0.2 °C | 11.2 °C | 89.92 mm |
| December | -5.2 °C | 4.9 °C | 107.7 mm |
| Annual | 4.3 °C | 16.5 °C | 1213.63 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 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 | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |