Russia, New York has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 33.3 °F (low) to 53.1 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 53.4 Inches. Russia is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.3 °F | 26.6 °F | 3.82 in. |
| February | 10.0 °F | 29.4 °F | 3.51 in. |
| March | 17.6 °F | 37.4 °F | 3.96 in. |
| April | 30.7 °F | 51.9 °F | 4.02 in. |
| May | 42.6 °F | 65.5 °F | 4.93 in. |
| June | 51.5 °F | 73.1 °F | 5.03 in. |
| July | 56.2 °F | 77.4 °F | 4.96 in. |
| August | 54.8 °F | 75.8 °F | 4.45 in. |
| September | 47.4 °F | 68.7 °F | 4.84 in. |
| October | 36.9 °F | 55.9 °F | 5.3 in. |
| November | 27.0 °F | 43.1 °F | 4.39 in. |
| December | 16.6 °F | 31.8 °F | 4.23 in. |
| Annual | 33.3 °F | 53.1 °F | 53.44 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a : -20°F to -15°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 4b : -25°F to -20°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |