Schenectady, New York has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 39.6 °F (low) to 58.3 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 41.9 Inches. Schenectady 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 | 16.0 °F | 32.1 °F | 2.86 in. |
| February | 17.3 °F | 35.0 °F | 2.5 in. |
| March | 25.6 °F | 43.9 °F | 3.01 in. |
| April | 37.0 °F | 57.8 °F | 3.4 in. |
| May | 48.6 °F | 69.6 °F | 3.53 in. |
| June | 57.8 °F | 78.0 °F | 4.44 in. |
| July | 62.5 °F | 82.7 °F | 4.26 in. |
| August | 61.0 °F | 80.7 °F | 4.14 in. |
| September | 53.1 °F | 73.3 °F | 3.48 in. |
| October | 41.8 °F | 60.6 °F | 4.34 in. |
| November | 31.8 °F | 48.4 °F | 2.79 in. |
| December | 23.1 °F | 37.4 °F | 3.14 in. |
| Annual | 39.6 °F | 58.3 °F | 41.89 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 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |