Houghton, New York has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 35 °F (low) to 56.8 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 39.4 Inches. Houghton is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 11 - May 20 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.2 °F | 31.4 °F | 2.77 in. |
| February | 14.4 °F | 33.6 °F | 2.05 in. |
| March | 20.8 °F | 41.9 °F | 2.66 in. |
| April | 31.6 °F | 55.6 °F | 3.27 in. |
| May | 42.4 °F | 68.1 °F | 3.32 in. |
| June | 51.5 °F | 76.2 °F | 3.93 in. |
| July | 55.8 °F | 80.2 °F | 4.05 in. |
| August | 54.2 °F | 78.9 °F | 3.81 in. |
| September | 47.8 °F | 72.4 °F | 3.73 in. |
| October | 37.7 °F | 59.8 °F | 3.77 in. |
| November | 28.9 °F | 47.0 °F | 3.05 in. |
| December | 20.8 °F | 36.5 °F | 3.0 in. |
| Annual | 35 °F | 56.8 °F | 39.41 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - May 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5a : -20°F to -15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |