Scotia, 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 14.6 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1064 Millimeters. Scotia 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. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -8.9 °C | 0.1 °C | 72.64 mm |
| February | -8.2 °C | 1.7 °C | 64.01 mm |
| March | -3.6 °C | 6.6 °C | 75.69 mm |
| April | 2.8 °C | 14.3 °C | 86.36 mm |
| May | 9.3 °C | 20.8 °C | 89.92 mm |
| June | 14.4 °C | 25.5 °C | 113.03 mm |
| July | 17.1 °C | 28.1 °C | 108.71 mm |
| August | 16.2 °C | 26.9 °C | 108.46 mm |
| September | 11.8 °C | 22.9 °C | 86.61 mm |
| October | 5.5 °C | 15.8 °C | 110.74 mm |
| November | -0.1 °C | 9.1 °C | 69.6 mm |
| December | -4.9 °C | 2.9 °C | 78.23 mm |
| Annual | 4.3 °C | 14.6 °C | 1064 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 6a : -23.3°C to -20.6°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5b : -26.1°C to -23.3°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |