Potsdam, NY weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Potsdam weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Potsdam.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Potsdam
What is the weather usually like in Potsdam?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 7°F average low
- 42.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,068 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Potsdam: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station COLTON 2 N, NY US (USC00301664), adjusted for the elevation of Potsdam.
Potsdam weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Potsdam through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:31 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 15 min |
| February | 6:58 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 31 min |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:07 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:13 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| May | 5:29 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| June | 5:12 AM | 8:48 PM | 15 h 36 min |
| July | 5:27 AM | 8:44 PM | 15 h 17 min |
| August | 6:01 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:17 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| November | 6:55 AM | 4:33 PM | 9 h 38 min |
| December | 7:28 AM | 4:21 PM | 8 h 53 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Potsdam?
Potsdam has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 7°F (-14°C).
It gets about 42.0 inches (1,068 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Potsdam is June to September. At 433 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Potsdam
What is the hottest month in Potsdam?
July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Potsdam?
January, with an average low of 7°F (-14°C).
How much does it rain in Potsdam?
About 42.0 inches (1,068 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in Potsdam?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Potsdam?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Potsdam have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
What is the weather like in Potsdam in November?
Highs average 44°F and lows 28°F, with about 3.4 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Potsdam?
Around 6:55 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:33 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Potsdam weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Potsdam.
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