Starkey, New York has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 38.5 °F (low) to 57.3 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 36 Inches. Starkey is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. 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 | 16.6 °F | 32.1 °F | 1.99 in. |
| February | 17.5 °F | 34.1 °F | 1.62 in. |
| March | 24.0 °F | 42.7 °F | 2.45 in. |
| April | 34.9 °F | 55.8 °F | 3.06 in. |
| May | 46.1 °F | 68.3 °F | 3.08 in. |
| June | 55.3 °F | 76.4 °F | 3.85 in. |
| July | 60.1 °F | 80.9 °F | 4.19 in. |
| August | 58.6 °F | 79.4 °F | 3.72 in. |
| September | 51.5 °F | 72.7 °F | 3.75 in. |
| October | 41.6 °F | 60.1 °F | 3.42 in. |
| November | 32.1 °F | 47.9 °F | 2.55 in. |
| December | 23.5 °F | 37.1 °F | 2.35 in. |
| Annual | 38.5 °F | 57.3 °F | 36.03 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 6b : -5°F to 0°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 |