Poughkeepsie, New York has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 40.3 °F (low) to 61.5 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 44.1 Inches. Poughkeepsie is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. 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 | 17.6 °F | 36.0 °F | 3.33 in. |
| February | 19.1 °F | 38.9 °F | 2.3 in. |
| March | 27.2 °F | 47.7 °F | 3.22 in. |
| April | 38.2 °F | 60.9 °F | 3.34 in. |
| May | 48.4 °F | 71.8 °F | 3.47 in. |
| June | 57.5 °F | 80.1 °F | 4.38 in. |
| July | 62.6 °F | 85.4 °F | 4.11 in. |
| August | 61.0 °F | 83.6 °F | 4.39 in. |
| September | 53.3 °F | 76.3 °F | 4.35 in. |
| October | 42.0 °F | 63.8 °F | 3.94 in. |
| November | 32.3 °F | 51.9 °F | 3.48 in. |
| December | 24.0 °F | 41.0 °F | 3.75 in. |
| Annual | 40.3 °F | 61.5 °F | 44.06 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 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6a : -10°F to -5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |