Rensselaer, NY weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Rensselaer now
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Rensselaer weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rensselaer.
This week in Rensselaer
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rensselaer
What is the weather usually like in Rensselaer?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 17°F average low
- 42.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,069 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rensselaer: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TROY L&D, NY US (USC00308600), adjusted for the elevation of Rensselaer.
Rensselaer weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rensselaer through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 27 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 38 min |
| March | 7:04 AM | 7:02 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:11 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| May | 5:30 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| June | 5:14 AM | 8:36 PM | 15 h 21 min |
| July | 5:29 AM | 8:32 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| August | 6:00 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| September | 6:33 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:06 AM | 6:14 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 6:45 AM | 4:33 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| December | 7:16 AM | 4:23 PM | 9 h 7 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Rensselaer?
Rensselaer has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 17°F (-8°C).
It gets about 42.1 inches (1,069 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Rensselaer is May–June and August–September. At 16 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 Rensselaer
What is the hottest month in Rensselaer?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Rensselaer?
January, with an average low of 17°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Rensselaer?
About 42.1 inches (1,069 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Rensselaer?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Rensselaer?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rensselaer have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Rensselaer in November?
Highs average 51°F and lows 33°F, with about 2.8 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Rensselaer?
Around 6:45 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:33 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Rensselaer weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Rensselaer.
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