Pulteney, New York has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 37.1 °F (low) to 55.3 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 38.2 Inches. Pulteney 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. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.0 °F | 30.0 °F | 2.45 in. |
| February | 16.0 °F | 32.1 °F | 1.82 in. |
| March | 22.3 °F | 40.2 °F | 2.72 in. |
| April | 33.7 °F | 53.9 °F | 3.07 in. |
| May | 45.1 °F | 66.4 °F | 3.52 in. |
| June | 54.1 °F | 74.4 °F | 4.09 in. |
| July | 58.6 °F | 78.6 °F | 3.99 in. |
| August | 57.1 °F | 77.2 °F | 3.54 in. |
| September | 50.3 °F | 71.0 °F | 3.75 in. |
| October | 40.2 °F | 58.7 °F | 3.83 in. |
| November | 30.9 °F | 45.9 °F | 2.84 in. |
| December | 21.9 °F | 35.1 °F | 2.56 in. |
| Annual | 37.1 °F | 55.3 °F | 38.18 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| 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 6a : -10°F to -5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |