Starkey, New York has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 3.6 °C (low) to 14.1 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 915.2 Millimeters. Starkey is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -8.6 °C | 0.1 °C | 50.55 mm |
| February | -8.1 °C | 1.2 °C | 41.15 mm |
| March | -4.4 °C | 5.9 °C | 62.23 mm |
| April | 1.6 °C | 13.2 °C | 77.72 mm |
| May | 7.8 °C | 20.2 °C | 78.23 mm |
| June | 12.9 °C | 24.7 °C | 97.79 mm |
| July | 15.6 °C | 27.2 °C | 106.43 mm |
| August | 14.8 °C | 26.3 °C | 94.49 mm |
| September | 10.8 °C | 22.6 °C | 95.25 mm |
| October | 5.3 °C | 15.6 °C | 86.87 mm |
| November | 0.1 °C | 8.8 °C | 64.77 mm |
| December | -4.7 °C | 2.8 °C | 59.69 mm |
| Annual | 3.6 °C | 14.1 °C | 915.17 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| 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 |