Busti, New York has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 36.4 °F (low) to 56.8 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 46.5 Inches. Busti is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a. 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 | 15.2 °F | 31.4 °F | 3.61 in. |
| February | 15.7 °F | 33.9 °F | 2.6 in. |
| March | 22.5 °F | 42.7 °F | 3.18 in. |
| April | 33.2 °F | 55.9 °F | 3.98 in. |
| May | 44.0 °F | 67.9 °F | 4.01 in. |
| June | 52.9 °F | 75.8 °F | 4.5 in. |
| July | 56.8 °F | 79.9 °F | 4.68 in. |
| August | 55.7 °F | 78.5 °F | 4.05 in. |
| September | 49.2 °F | 72.1 °F | 4.02 in. |
| October | 38.9 °F | 59.5 °F | 4.24 in. |
| November | 30.1 °F | 47.0 °F | 3.71 in. |
| December | 22.6 °F | 36.4 °F | 3.92 in. |
| Annual | 36.4 °F | 56.8 °F | 46.5 in. |
| 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 6a : -10°F to -5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |