Schenectady, NY weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Schenectady now
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Schenectady weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Schenectady.
This week in Schenectady
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Schenectady
What is the weather usually like in Schenectady?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 16°F average low
- 40.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,033 mm
- 59.2 insnowfall per year · 150 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Schenectady: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ALBANY AP, NY US (USW00014735), adjusted for the elevation of Schenectady.
Schenectady weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Schenectady through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 26 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 37 min |
| March | 7:05 AM | 7:03 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:12 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| May | 5:31 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| June | 5:14 AM | 8:37 PM | 15 h 22 min |
| July | 5:29 AM | 8:33 PM | 15 h 4 min |
| August | 6:00 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| September | 6:34 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:14 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 4:34 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| December | 7:17 AM | 4:24 PM | 9 h 6 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Schenectady?
Schenectady has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).
It gets about 40.7 inches (1,033 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 59 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Schenectady is May–June and August–September. At 243 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 Schenectady
What is the hottest month in Schenectady?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Schenectady?
January, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Schenectady?
About 40.7 inches (1,033 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Schenectady?
Yes, about 59 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Schenectady?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Schenectady have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Schenectady in November?
Highs average 49°F and lows 32°F, with about 3.0 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Schenectady?
Around 6:46 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:34 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Schenectady weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Schenectady.
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