Climate Watertown - New York
| JanJa | FebFe | MarMa | AprAp | MayMa | JunJu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 28 | 31 | 40 | 54 | 66 | 75 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 9 | 11 | 22 | 35 | 47 | 56 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 3.21 | 2.60 | 2.69 | 3.29 | 3.57 | 3.48 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 31 | 26 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| JulJu | AugAu | SepSe | OctOc | NovNo | DecDe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 80 | 78 | 71 | 58 | 47 | 34 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 61 | 60 | 52 | 40 | 30 | 18 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 3.42 | 3.89 | 4.22 | 4.43 | 4.58 | 3.72 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 32 |
What is the average weather in Watertown, New York?
Watertown experiences a humid continental climate, marked by very strong seasonal contrasts. Summers are warm, while winters are cold and bring very snowy conditions, often due to lake-effect snowfall from the Great Lakes. Precipitation is fairly wet overall, spread relatively evenly throughout the year, with winter moisture frequently arriving as snow.
Watertown Climate Graph - New York Climate Chart
Daily normals Watertown - New York - January
Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Prec/mo inch | Prec/yr inch | Snow/mo inch | Snow/yr inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | 30.6 | 14.1 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| 2 Jan | 30.4 | 13.8 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| 3 Jan | 30.2 | 13.5 | 0.38 | 0.38 | 3.10 | 3.10 |
| 4 Jan | 30.1 | 13.2 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 4.20 | 4.20 |
| 5 Jan | 29.9 | 12.9 | 0.63 | 0.63 | 5.30 | 5.30 |
| 6 Jan | 29.7 | 12.6 | 0.76 | 0.76 | 6.40 | 6.40 |
| 7 Jan | 29.6 | 12.3 | 0.88 | 0.88 | 7.50 | 7.50 |
| 8 Jan | 29.4 | 12.0 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 8.70 | 8.70 |
| 9 Jan | 29.3 | 11.7 | 1.11 | 1.11 | 9.70 | 9.70 |
| 10 Jan | 29.2 | 11.5 | 1.23 | 1.23 | 10.80 | 10.80 |
| 11 Jan | 29.0 | 11.2 | 1.35 | 1.35 | 11.80 | 11.80 |
| 12 Jan | 28.9 | 11.0 | 1.47 | 1.47 | 12.80 | 12.80 |
| 13 Jan | 28.8 | 10.8 | 1.58 | 1.58 | 13.90 | 13.90 |
| 14 Jan | 28.7 | 10.6 | 1.70 | 1.70 | 15.00 | 15.00 |
| 15 Jan | 28.6 | 10.4 | 1.82 | 1.82 | 16.00 | 16.00 |
| 16 Jan | 28.5 | 10.2 | 1.94 | 1.94 | 17.10 | 17.10 |
| 17 Jan | 28.5 | 10.0 | 2.05 | 2.05 | 18.20 | 18.20 |
| 18 Jan | 28.4 | 9.9 | 2.17 | 2.17 | 19.30 | 19.30 |
| 19 Jan | 28.4 | 9.7 | 2.29 | 2.29 | 20.40 | 20.40 |
| 20 Jan | 28.3 | 9.6 | 2.40 | 2.40 | 21.50 | 21.50 |
| 21 Jan | 28.3 | 9.5 | 2.51 | 2.51 | 22.50 | 22.50 |
| 22 Jan | 28.3 | 9.4 | 2.63 | 2.63 | 23.60 | 23.60 |
| 23 Jan | 28.2 | 9.3 | 2.74 | 2.74 | 24.70 | 24.70 |
| 24 Jan | 28.2 | 9.2 | 2.85 | 2.85 | 25.80 | 25.80 |
| 25 Jan | 28.2 | 9.1 | 2.96 | 2.96 | 27.00 | 27.00 |
| 26 Jan | 28.3 | 9.1 | 3.06 | 3.06 | 28.10 | 28.10 |
| 27 Jan | 28.3 | 9.1 | 3.17 | 3.17 | 29.30 | 29.30 |
| 28 Jan | 28.3 | 9.1 | 3.27 | 3.27 | 30.40 | 30.40 |
| 29 Jan | 28.4 | 9.1 | 3.37 | 3.37 | 31.60 | 31.60 |
| 30 Jan | 28.4 | 9.1 | 3.48 | 3.48 | 32.80 | 32.80 |
| 31 Jan | 28.5 | 9.1 | 3.58 | 3.58 | 34.00 | 34.00 |
Weather history Watertown - August 2026
| Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Precip. inch | Snow inch | Snow d. inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Aug | 81.0 | 63.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 02 Aug | 84.9 | 70.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 03 Aug | 75.9 | 64.9 | 0.38 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 04 Aug | 75.9 | 60.1 | 0.27 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 05 Aug | 78.1 | 57.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 06 Aug | 86.0 | 66.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 07 Aug | 80.1 | 66.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 08 Aug | 81.0 | 68.0 | 1.91 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 09 Aug | 81.0 | 66.9 | 0.07 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 10 Aug | 77.0 | 63.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 11 Aug | 81.0 | 62.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 12 Aug | 79.0 | 60.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 13 Aug | 77.0 | 62.1 | 0.08 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 14 Aug | 78.1 | 57.0 | 0.02 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 15 Aug | 78.1 | 54.0 | 0.11 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 16 Aug | 82.0 | 55.0 | T | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 17 Aug | 82.0 | 55.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 18 Aug | 75.9 | 57.0 | 1.08 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 19 Aug | 75.9 | 61.0 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 20 Aug | 75.0 | 55.0 | 0.02 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 21 Aug | 70.0 | 52.0 | 0.04 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 22 Aug | 81.0 | 53.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 23 Aug | 81.0 | 57.0 | 0.09 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 24 Aug | 81.0 | 55.9 | 0.47 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 25 Aug | 71.1 | 55.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 26 Aug | 73.9 | 55.9 | 0.36 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 27 Aug | 77.0 | 62.1 | 0.07 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 28 Aug | - | - | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 29 Aug | 69.1 | 53.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 30 Aug | 73.0 | 57.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 31 Aug | 72.0 | 59.0 | 0.08 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
Past weather Watertown
| Aug 26 | Normal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high temperature Av. high temp. | 77.8 ºF | 28 ºF | |
| Average low temperature Av. low temp. | 59.6 ºF | 9 ºF | |
| Total precipitation Total precip. | 5.06 inch | 3.21 inch | |
| Total snowfall Total snowfall | 0.00 inch | 31 inch | |
| Highest max temperature Highest max temp. | 86.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest max temperature Lowest max temp. | 69.1 ºF | - | |
| Highest min temperature Highest min temp. | 70.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest min temperature Lowest min temp. | 52.0 ºF | - | |
Past weather August 2026 incomplete - Missing data
Geo Watertown - New York
| Country | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| State | New York | |
| County | Jefferson | |
| City | Watertown | |
| Zip Code | 13634 | |
| Longitude | -76.02 dec. degr. | |
| Latitude | 43.99 dec. degr. | |
| Altitude - Elevation | 315ft | |
| ICAO | - | |
| IATA | - |
Date and Time Watertown - New York
| Local Time | 01:32 PM | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:58 AM | |
| Sunset | 06:50 PM | |
| Day/Night | Day | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time | |
| Timezone DB | America - New York |
Map of Watertown - New York
USGS National Map — Open interactive map
Watertown weather averages
| Annual high temperature | 55ºF |
| Annual low temperature | 37ºF |
| Average annual precip. | 43.1 inch |
| Av. annual snowfall | 114 inch |
Station Data
Monthly averages Watertown
Longitude: -76.0217, Latitude: 43.9919
Average weather Watertown, NY - 13634
Monthly: 1991-2020 normals
History: 2007-2026
Abbreviations
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