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 | 10.00 | 25.40 |
| 2 Jan | 30.4 | 13.8 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 20.00 | 50.80 |
| 3 Jan | 30.2 | 13.5 | 0.38 | 0.38 | 31.00 | 78.74 |
| 4 Jan | 30.1 | 13.2 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 42.00 | 106.68 |
| 5 Jan | 29.9 | 12.9 | 0.63 | 0.63 | 53.00 | 134.62 |
| 6 Jan | 29.7 | 12.6 | 0.76 | 0.76 | 64.00 | 162.56 |
| 7 Jan | 29.6 | 12.3 | 0.88 | 0.88 | 75.00 | 190.50 |
| 8 Jan | 29.4 | 12.0 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 87.00 | 220.98 |
| 9 Jan | 29.3 | 11.7 | 1.11 | 1.11 | 97.00 | 246.38 |
| 10 Jan | 29.2 | 11.5 | 1.23 | 1.23 | 108.00 | 274.32 |
| 11 Jan | 29.0 | 11.2 | 1.35 | 1.35 | 118.00 | 299.72 |
| 12 Jan | 28.9 | 11.0 | 1.47 | 1.47 | 128.00 | 325.12 |
| 13 Jan | 28.8 | 10.8 | 1.58 | 1.58 | 139.00 | 353.06 |
| 14 Jan | 28.7 | 10.6 | 1.70 | 1.70 | 150.00 | 381.00 |
| 15 Jan | 28.6 | 10.4 | 1.82 | 1.82 | 160.00 | 406.40 |
| 16 Jan | 28.5 | 10.2 | 1.94 | 1.94 | 171.00 | 434.34 |
| 17 Jan | 28.5 | 10.0 | 2.05 | 2.05 | 182.00 | 462.28 |
| 18 Jan | 28.4 | 9.9 | 2.17 | 2.17 | 193.00 | 490.22 |
| 19 Jan | 28.4 | 9.7 | 2.29 | 2.29 | 204.00 | 518.16 |
| 20 Jan | 28.3 | 9.6 | 2.40 | 2.40 | 215.00 | 546.10 |
| 21 Jan | 28.3 | 9.5 | 2.51 | 2.51 | 225.00 | 571.50 |
| 22 Jan | 28.3 | 9.4 | 2.63 | 2.63 | 236.00 | 599.44 |
| 23 Jan | 28.2 | 9.3 | 2.74 | 2.74 | 247.00 | 627.38 |
| 24 Jan | 28.2 | 9.2 | 2.85 | 2.85 | 258.00 | 655.32 |
| 25 Jan | 28.2 | 9.1 | 2.96 | 2.96 | 270.00 | 685.80 |
| 26 Jan | 28.3 | 9.1 | 3.06 | 3.06 | 281.00 | 713.74 |
| 27 Jan | 28.3 | 9.1 | 3.17 | 3.17 | 293.00 | 744.22 |
| 28 Jan | 28.3 | 9.1 | 3.27 | 3.27 | 304.00 | 772.16 |
| 29 Jan | 28.4 | 9.1 | 3.37 | 3.37 | 316.00 | 802.64 |
| 30 Jan | 28.4 | 9.1 | 3.48 | 3.48 | 328.00 | 833.12 |
| 31 Jan | 28.5 | 9.1 | 3.58 | 3.58 | 340.00 | 863.60 |
Weather history Watertown - May 2026
| Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Precip. inch | Snow inch | Snow d. inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May | 46.0 | 30.9 | T | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 02 May | 53.1 | 35.1 | 0.04 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 03 May | 45.0 | 36.0 | T | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 04 May | 52.0 | 39.0 | 0.12 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 05 May | 69.1 | 48.0 | 0.05 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 06 May | 70.0 | 42.1 | 0.77 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 07 May | 46.9 | 33.1 | 0.11 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 08 May | 51.1 | 37.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 09 May | 52.0 | 39.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 10 May | 55.0 | 35.1 | 0.18 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 11 May | 63.0 | 33.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 12 May | 53.1 | 32.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 13 May | 54.0 | 43.0 | 0.32 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 14 May | 64.0 | 42.1 | 0.10 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 15 May | 51.1 | 44.1 | 0.06 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 16 May | 55.9 | 46.0 | 0.04 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 17 May | 73.9 | 55.9 | 0.02 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 18 May | 75.0 | 55.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 19 May | 87.1 | 62.1 | 0.03 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 20 May | 82.0 | 60.1 | 0.05 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 21 May | 62.1 | 43.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 22 May | 57.0 | 37.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 23 May | 68.0 | 48.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 24 May | 68.0 | 46.9 | 0.69 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 25 May | 57.0 | 48.9 | 0.25 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 26 May | 68.0 | 52.0 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 27 May | 79.0 | 52.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 28 May | 73.9 | 51.1 | T | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 29 May | 64.0 | 48.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 30 May | 63.0 | 46.0 | 0.03 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 31 May | 64.0 | 48.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
Past weather Watertown
| May 26 | Normal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high temperature Av. high temp. | 62.0 ºF | 28 ºF | |
| Average low temperature Av. low temp. | 44.2 ºF | 9 ºF | |
| Total precipitation Total precip. | 2.87 inch | 3.21 inch | |
| Total snowfall Total snowfall | 0.00 inch | 31 inch | |
| Highest max temperature Highest max temp. | 87.1 ºF | - | |
| Lowest max temperature Lowest max temp. | 45.0 ºF | - | |
| Highest min temperature Highest min temp. | 62.1 ºF | - | |
| Lowest min temperature Lowest min temp. | 30.9 ºF | - | |
Past weather May 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 | 06:22 PM | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:42 AM | |
| Sunset | 08:38 PM | |
| Day/Night | Day | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time | |
| Timezone DB | America - New York |
Map of Watertown - New York
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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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