Potter, New York has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 38.5 °F (low) to 57.5 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 36.3 Inches. Potter 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. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.6 °F | 32.6 °F | 2.2 in. |
| February | 17.3 °F | 34.5 °F | 1.86 in. |
| March | 24.0 °F | 42.9 °F | 2.59 in. |
| April | 34.5 °F | 56.0 °F | 2.96 in. |
| May | 46.1 °F | 68.4 °F | 3.19 in. |
| June | 55.5 °F | 76.6 °F | 3.6 in. |
| July | 60.2 °F | 80.7 °F | 3.95 in. |
| August | 58.7 °F | 79.2 °F | 3.49 in. |
| September | 52.1 °F | 72.8 °F | 3.62 in. |
| October | 41.6 °F | 60.4 °F | 3.61 in. |
| November | 32.1 °F | 48.3 °F | 2.76 in. |
| December | 23.5 °F | 37.7 °F | 2.49 in. |
| Annual | 38.5 °F | 57.5 °F | 36.32 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| 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 | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |