Hancock, New York has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 36.3 °F (low) to 58.2 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 45.1 Inches. Hancock is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. 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 | 14.1 °F | 32.5 °F | 3.21 in. |
| February | 15.8 °F | 35.5 °F | 2.42 in. |
| March | 22.6 °F | 43.6 °F | 3.38 in. |
| April | 33.0 °F | 57.7 °F | 3.78 in. |
| May | 43.7 °F | 69.5 °F | 4.0 in. |
| June | 53.1 °F | 77.3 °F | 4.59 in. |
| July | 57.9 °F | 81.8 °F | 4.19 in. |
| August | 56.3 °F | 80.2 °F | 4.05 in. |
| September | 49.6 °F | 73.4 °F | 4.3 in. |
| October | 38.4 °F | 61.3 °F | 4.26 in. |
| November | 29.3 °F | 48.2 °F | 3.42 in. |
| December | 21.4 °F | 37.2 °F | 3.49 in. |
| Annual | 36.3 °F | 58.2 °F | 45.09 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°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 |