Forest Home, New York has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 37.8 °F (low) to 57.2 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 37.7 Inches. Forest Home 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. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.6 °F | 31.7 °F | 2.2 in. |
| February | 16.7 °F | 34.1 °F | 1.99 in. |
| March | 23.6 °F | 42.0 °F | 2.74 in. |
| April | 34.6 °F | 55.4 °F | 3.34 in. |
| May | 45.7 °F | 68.2 °F | 3.12 in. |
| June | 54.8 °F | 76.4 °F | 3.84 in. |
| July | 59.3 °F | 80.8 °F | 3.87 in. |
| August | 57.7 °F | 79.5 °F | 3.76 in. |
| September | 50.9 °F | 72.8 °F | 3.76 in. |
| October | 40.7 °F | 60.0 °F | 3.69 in. |
| November | 31.5 °F | 47.9 °F | 2.84 in. |
| December | 23.0 °F | 37.0 °F | 2.5 in. |
| Annual | 37.8 °F | 57.2 °F | 37.65 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| 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 |