Colton, New York has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 33.5 °F (low) to 54.2 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 44.3 Inches. Colton 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 | 6.8 °F | 26.8 °F | 3.18 in. |
| February | 7.8 °F | 29.2 °F | 2.55 in. |
| March | 17.0 °F | 38.4 °F | 2.86 in. |
| April | 31.4 °F | 52.7 °F | 3.63 in. |
| May | 43.7 °F | 67.4 °F | 3.64 in. |
| June | 53.1 °F | 74.7 °F | 4.44 in. |
| July | 57.7 °F | 79.1 °F | 4.35 in. |
| August | 56.2 °F | 77.8 °F | 3.81 in. |
| September | 48.1 °F | 70.3 °F | 4.23 in. |
| October | 37.3 °F | 57.1 °F | 4.79 in. |
| November | 27.0 °F | 44.1 °F | 3.65 in. |
| December | 15.4 °F | 32.4 °F | 3.18 in. |
| Annual | 33.5 °F | 54.2 °F | 44.31 in. |
| 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 : -25°F to -20°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 4a : -30°F to -25°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |