Rifton, NY weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Rifton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rifton.
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What is the weather usually like in Rifton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°F average low
- 47.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,199 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rifton: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station POUGHKEEPSIE, NY US (USC00306820), adjusted for the elevation of Rifton.
Rifton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rifton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 32 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:03 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:13 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| May | 5:34 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| June | 5:18 AM | 8:34 PM | 15 h 15 min |
| July | 5:33 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| August | 6:03 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:16 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 6:44 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| December | 7:15 AM | 4:27 PM | 9 h 12 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Rifton?
Rifton has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 19°F (-7°C).
It gets about 47.2 inches (1,199 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Rifton is June to September. At 180 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 Rifton
What is the hottest month in Rifton?
July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Rifton?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Rifton?
About 47.2 inches (1,199 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Rifton?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Rifton?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rifton have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Rifton in November?
Highs average 51°F and lows 34°F, with about 3.5 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Rifton?
Around 6:44 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:37 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Rifton weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Rifton.
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