Rapids, NY weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

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Rapids weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rapids.

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What is the weather usually like in Rapids?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

13°32°50°69°87°33°18°Jan35°19°Feb44°26°Mar56°36°Apr69°48°May78°57°Jun82°61°Jul80°61°Aug74°54°Sep61°43°Oct49°34°Nov38°24°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.9"Jan2.3"Feb2.6"Mar3.4"Apr3.1"May3.4"Jun3.8"Jul3.2"Aug3.5"Sep3.7"Oct3.1"Nov2.9"Dec

Best time to visit Rapids: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LOCKPORT 4E, NY US (USC00304844), adjusted for the elevation of Rapids.

Rapids weather month by month

January
33° 18°F
2.9 in of rain
February
35° 19°F
2.3 in of rain
March
44° 26°F
2.6 in of rain
April
56° 36°F
3.4 in of rain
May
69° 48°F
3.1 in of rain
June
78° 57°F
3.4 in of rain
July
82° 61°F
3.8 in of rain
August
80° 61°F
3.2 in of rain
September
74° 54°F
3.5 in of rain
October
61° 43°F
3.7 in of rain
November
49° 34°F
3.1 in of rain
December
38° 24°F
2.9 in of rain

Sunrise and sunset in Rapids through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:41 AM5:06 PM9 h 25 min
February7:10 AM5:47 PM10 h 36 min
March7:24 AM7:22 PM11 h 57 min
April6:30 AM7:58 PM13 h 28 min
May5:49 AM8:32 PM14 h 43 min
June5:32 AM8:57 PM15 h 24 min
July5:47 AM8:53 PM15 h 6 min
August6:19 AM8:18 PM13 h 59 min
September6:53 AM7:26 PM12 h 33 min
October7:27 AM6:33 PM11 h 6 min
November7:05 AM4:52 PM9 h 46 min
December7:37 AM4:41 PM9 h 4 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Rapids?

Rapids has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).

It gets about 37.9 inches (962 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Rapids is June to September. At 591 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 Rapids

What is the hottest month in Rapids?

July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Rapids?

January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).

How much does it rain in Rapids?

About 37.9 inches (962 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Rapids?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Rapids?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Rapids have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

What is the weather like in Rapids in November?

Highs average 49°F and lows 34°F, with about 3.1 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Rapids?

Around 7:05 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:52 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Rapids weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Rapids.

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