Russell, New York has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 33.8 °F (low) to 54.2 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 43.9 Inches. Russell is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 4b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 11 - May 20 through the first frost around Sep. 21 - Sep. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.0 °F | 26.9 °F | 3.29 in. |
| February | 7.9 °F | 29.4 °F | 2.5 in. |
| March | 17.5 °F | 38.5 °F | 2.84 in. |
| April | 31.8 °F | 52.8 °F | 3.58 in. |
| May | 44.0 °F | 66.7 °F | 3.75 in. |
| June | 53.4 °F | 74.7 °F | 4.26 in. |
| July | 58.1 °F | 79.1 °F | 4.15 in. |
| August | 56.5 °F | 77.9 °F | 3.82 in. |
| September | 48.4 °F | 70.6 °F | 4.0 in. |
| October | 37.6 °F | 57.1 °F | 4.74 in. |
| November | 27.3 °F | 44.4 °F | 3.75 in. |
| December | 15.8 °F | 32.6 °F | 3.25 in. |
| Annual | 33.8 °F | 54.2 °F | 43.93 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep. 21 - Sep. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - May 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 4b : -25°F to -20°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 4a : -30°F to -25°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |