Russell, New York has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 1 °C (low) to 12.4 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1115.8 Millimeters. Russell is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 4b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 11 - May 20 through the first frost around Sep. 21 - Sep. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -13.9 °C | -2.8 °C | 83.57 mm |
| February | -13.4 °C | -1.4 °C | 63.5 mm |
| March | -8.1 °C | 3.6 °C | 72.14 mm |
| April | -0.1 °C | 11.6 °C | 90.93 mm |
| May | 6.7 °C | 19.3 °C | 95.25 mm |
| June | 11.9 °C | 23.7 °C | 108.2 mm |
| July | 14.5 °C | 26.2 °C | 105.41 mm |
| August | 13.6 °C | 25.5 °C | 97.03 mm |
| September | 9.1 °C | 21.4 °C | 101.6 mm |
| October | 3.1 °C | 13.9 °C | 120.4 mm |
| November | -2.6 °C | 6.9 °C | 95.25 mm |
| December | -9 °C | 0.3 °C | 82.55 mm |
| Annual | 1 °C | 12.4 °C | 1115.83 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep. 21 - Sep. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - May 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 4b : -31.7°C to -28.9°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 4a : -34.4°C to -31.7°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |