New Scotland, New York has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 37.7 °F (low) to 57.9 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 41.7 Inches. New Scotland is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a. 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 | 14.2 °F | 31.9 °F | 2.67 in. |
| February | 15.5 °F | 34.7 °F | 2.32 in. |
| March | 23.8 °F | 43.4 °F | 3.21 in. |
| April | 35.1 °F | 57.2 °F | 3.34 in. |
| May | 46.5 °F | 69.2 °F | 3.44 in. |
| June | 55.7 °F | 77.2 °F | 4.33 in. |
| July | 60.4 °F | 82.0 °F | 4.26 in. |
| August | 58.7 °F | 80.3 °F | 3.98 in. |
| September | 50.8 °F | 73.2 °F | 3.65 in. |
| October | 39.8 °F | 60.2 °F | 4.3 in. |
| November | 30.2 °F | 48.2 °F | 2.88 in. |
| December | 21.5 °F | 37.0 °F | 3.36 in. |
| Annual | 37.7 °F | 57.9 °F | 41.74 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 6a : -10°F to -5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |