Hector, New York has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 37 °F (low) to 56 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 38.7 Inches. Hector is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. 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 | 14.8 °F | 30.5 °F | 2.26 in. |
| February | 16.1 °F | 32.7 °F | 1.98 in. |
| March | 22.5 °F | 40.6 °F | 2.76 in. |
| April | 33.6 °F | 54.5 °F | 3.23 in. |
| May | 44.7 °F | 67.4 °F | 3.13 in. |
| June | 53.6 °F | 75.4 °F | 4.15 in. |
| July | 58.2 °F | 79.9 °F | 4.08 in. |
| August | 56.9 °F | 78.4 °F | 3.74 in. |
| September | 49.9 °F | 71.7 °F | 4.26 in. |
| October | 40.1 °F | 59.1 °F | 3.81 in. |
| November | 30.9 °F | 46.4 °F | 2.77 in. |
| December | 22.1 °F | 35.7 °F | 2.56 in. |
| Annual | 37 °F | 56 °F | 38.73 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 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6a : -10°F to -5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |