Hunter, New York has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 33.7 °F (low) to 56 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 50 Inches. Hunter 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 Sep. 21 - Sep. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.8 °F | 31.7 °F | 3.51 in. |
| February | 13.0 °F | 34.6 °F | 2.79 in. |
| March | 19.6 °F | 41.8 °F | 4.02 in. |
| April | 31.0 °F | 54.8 °F | 4.05 in. |
| May | 41.4 °F | 66.7 °F | 4.04 in. |
| June | 50.4 °F | 74.5 °F | 4.75 in. |
| July | 54.8 °F | 78.7 °F | 4.29 in. |
| August | 53.2 °F | 77.1 °F | 4.4 in. |
| September | 46.4 °F | 70.5 °F | 5.03 in. |
| October | 36.0 °F | 58.6 °F | 5.24 in. |
| November | 27.2 °F | 46.7 °F | 3.8 in. |
| December | 19.3 °F | 36.2 °F | 4.05 in. |
| Annual | 33.7 °F | 56 °F | 49.97 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 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 |