Palenville, New York has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 38 °F (low) to 59.3 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 45.6 Inches. Palenville is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a. 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 | 15.5 °F | 33.5 °F | 3.19 in. |
| February | 16.9 °F | 36.5 °F | 2.61 in. |
| March | 24.6 °F | 45.0 °F | 3.55 in. |
| April | 35.5 °F | 59.3 °F | 3.67 in. |
| May | 46.1 °F | 70.8 °F | 3.56 in. |
| June | 55.2 °F | 78.7 °F | 4.44 in. |
| July | 60.0 °F | 83.4 °F | 4.07 in. |
| August | 58.5 °F | 81.3 °F | 4.25 in. |
| September | 50.8 °F | 74.2 °F | 4.26 in. |
| October | 40.1 °F | 61.7 °F | 4.82 in. |
| November | 30.5 °F | 49.2 °F | 3.34 in. |
| December | 22.3 °F | 38.5 °F | 3.84 in. |
| Annual | 38 °F | 59.3 °F | 45.6 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 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 |