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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Rensselaer, New York, with an average temperature varying between 16.7°F (-8.5°C) and 28.8°F (-1.8°C). Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and a minimum average of 16.7°F (-8.5°C). Weather in January »

Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is a wintry month in Rensselaer, New York, with an average temperature varying between 18°F (-7.8°C) and 32°F (0°C). The advent of February presents an average high-temperature of a wintry 32°F (0°C), maintaining a close correlation with the preceding month. Weather in February »

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Rensselaer, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 40.8°F (4.9°C) and an average low of 25.7°F (-3.5°C). A subtle rise in the average high-temperature is observed during March, adjusting from an icy 32°F (0°C) in February to a still cold 40.8°F (4.9°C). Weather in March »

Weather in April

April is a fresh spring month in Rensselaer, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.1°F (2.3°C) and 54.3°F (12.4°C). April sees a temperature increase, moving from a cold 40.8°F (4.9°C) in March to a cool 54.3°F (12.4°C). Weather in April »

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Rensselaer, is a comfortable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 67.6°F (19.8°C) and 47.1°F (8.4°C). The arrival of May signals an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 54.3°F (12.4°C) in April to an enjoyable 67.6°F (19.8°C). Weather in May »

Weather in June

June, the first month of the summer in Rensselaer, is a warm month, with an average temperature varying between 53.6°F (12°C) and 75°F (23.9°C). In Rensselaer, stepping into June brings a gentle temperature nudge, moving slightly up from May's comfortable 67.6°F (19.8°C) to a warm 75°F (23.9°C). Weather in June »

Weather in July

July, the same as June, is a moderately hot summer month in Rensselaer, New York, with temperature in the range of an average low of 59.5°F (15.3°C) and an average high of 81.3°F (27.4°C). The month of July sees the highest average temperatures, reaching 81.3°F (27.4°C) at the peak and 59.5°F (15.3°C) at the low. During July, the heat index is estimated at a tropical 86°F (30°C). Weather in July »

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Rensselaer, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 58.3°F (14.6°C) and 79.3°F (26.3°C). August's arrival brings an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 79.3°F (26.3°C), demonstrating subtle variation from the preceding month. Weather in August »

Weather in September

September, the first month of the autumn in Rensselaer, is still a pleasant month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 71.4°F (21.9°C) and an average low of 51.3°F (10.7°C). The average high-temperature shows a slight dip in September, from August's moderately hot 79.3°F (26.3°C) to a pleasant 71.4°F (21.9°C). Weather in September »

Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Rensselaer, New York, is a moderate autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 43.2°F (6.2°C) and an average high of 58.1°F (14.5°C). The transition into October is accompanied by a temperature decrease, with the average high-temperature shifting from an agreeable 71.4°F (21.9°C) in September to a mild 58.1°F (14.5°C). Weather in October »

Weather in November

The last month of the autumn, November, is another chilly month in Rensselaer, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.2°F (0.1°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C). In November, the average high-temperature goes from a mild 58.1°F (14.5°C) in October to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). Weather in November »

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Rensselaer, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 34.3°F (1.3°C) and an average low of 24.3°F (-4.3°C). The arrival of December corresponds with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) to a cold 34.3°F (1.3°C). Weather in December »

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January, with its high-temperature average of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and a low-temperature average of 16.7°F (-8.5°C), is the coldest month.

How many days does it rain?

Throughout the year, in Rensselaer, there are 162.8 rainfall days, and 31.02" (788mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow?

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall.

How much does it snow in Rensselaer?

Throughout the year, there are 50.4 snowfall days, and 27.2" (691mm) of snow is accumulated.

When is the lowest UV index?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Rensselaer.

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month in Rensselaer is February, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

When does it snow the most?

February is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.7 days and accumulates 7.64" (194mm) of snow.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is February, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

When is Daylight Saving Time (DST)?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.

What is the least humid month?

April is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

When it does not snow?

June through September are months without snowfall.

When are the longest days?

The month with the longest days is June, with an average of 15h and 18min of daylight.

What is the warmest month?

In Rensselaer, July is the month with the highest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 81.3°F (27.4°C) and a low of 59.5°F (15.3°C).

What month has the most sunshine?

With an average of 10.6h of sunshine, July has the most sunshine of the year.

What is the driest month?

September is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 10.7 days and accumulates 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation.

What is the rainiest month?

October is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 14.7 days and accumulates 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

Average temperature
Rensselaer, NY

Average temperature - Rensselaer, NY

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

Average pressure
Rensselaer, NY

Average pressure - Rensselaer, NY

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed
Rensselaer, NY

Average wind speed - Rensselaer, NY

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity
Rensselaer, NY

Average humidity - Rensselaer, NY

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall
Rensselaer, NY

Average rainfall - Rensselaer, NY

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days
Rensselaer, NY

Average rainfall days - Rensselaer, NY

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.1 days).

Average snowfall
Rensselaer, NY

Average snowfall - Rensselaer, NY

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days
Rensselaer, NY

Average snowfall days - Rensselaer, NY

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight / Average sunshine
Rensselaer, NY

Average daylight / Average sunshine - Rensselaer, NY

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days
Rensselaer, NY

Average sunshine days - Rensselaer, NY

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.6 days).

Average UV index
Rensselaer, NY

Average UV index - Rensselaer, NY

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average visibility
Rensselaer, NY

Average visibility - Rensselaer, NY

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, August and September (5mi).

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