Rushford, New York has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 34.9 °F (low) to 56 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 42.5 Inches. Rushford is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 11 - May 20 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.7 °F | 30.7 °F | 3.18 in. |
| February | 13.9 °F | 33.1 °F | 2.37 in. |
| March | 20.7 °F | 41.5 °F | 2.97 in. |
| April | 31.6 °F | 54.8 °F | 3.62 in. |
| May | 42.6 °F | 67.3 °F | 3.44 in. |
| June | 51.5 °F | 75.1 °F | 4.08 in. |
| July | 56.0 °F | 79.1 °F | 4.16 in. |
| August | 54.4 °F | 77.8 °F | 3.98 in. |
| September | 47.9 °F | 71.3 °F | 3.95 in. |
| October | 37.5 °F | 59.0 °F | 3.97 in. |
| November | 28.8 °F | 46.4 °F | 3.32 in. |
| December | 20.7 °F | 35.7 °F | 3.45 in. |
| Annual | 34.9 °F | 56 °F | 42.49 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - May 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5a : -20°F to -15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |