Lee, New York has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 35.5 °F (low) to 54.7 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 55 Inches. Lee is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.6 °F | 28.2 °F | 4.52 in. |
| February | 12.2 °F | 30.7 °F | 3.65 in. |
| March | 20.1 °F | 38.9 °F | 3.9 in. |
| April | 32.8 °F | 53.5 °F | 4.46 in. |
| May | 44.4 °F | 66.8 °F | 4.66 in. |
| June | 53.7 °F | 74.8 °F | 4.86 in. |
| July | 58.5 °F | 79.2 °F | 4.55 in. |
| August | 56.8 °F | 77.6 °F | 4.26 in. |
| September | 49.5 °F | 70.6 °F | 4.71 in. |
| October | 39.1 °F | 57.5 °F | 5.72 in. |
| November | 29.4 °F | 45.1 °F | 4.81 in. |
| December | 19.0 °F | 33.8 °F | 4.87 in. |
| Annual | 35.5 °F | 54.7 °F | 54.97 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| 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 |