Adams, New York has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 36.2 °F (low) to 54.9 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 48 Inches. Adams is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 11 - May 20 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.9 °F | 28.7 °F | 4.42 in. |
| February | 11.7 °F | 30.5 °F | 3.33 in. |
| March | 20.9 °F | 38.9 °F | 3.22 in. |
| April | 33.4 °F | 53.0 °F | 3.72 in. |
| May | 45.3 °F | 66.2 °F | 3.68 in. |
| June | 54.4 °F | 74.4 °F | 3.75 in. |
| July | 59.6 °F | 78.8 °F | 3.57 in. |
| August | 58.1 °F | 78.1 °F | 3.85 in. |
| September | 50.6 °F | 71.2 °F | 4.1 in. |
| October | 40.2 °F | 58.3 °F | 5.21 in. |
| November | 29.8 °F | 45.8 °F | 4.47 in. |
| December | 19.4 °F | 34.5 °F | 4.63 in. |
| Annual | 36.2 °F | 54.9 °F | 47.95 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - May 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a : -20°F to -15°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 4b : -25°F to -20°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |