Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Syracuse features a cold semi-arid climate (BSk). Temperatures typically range between 1 °C (34 °F) and 26 °C (80 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -30 °C (-22 °F) or can rise to as high as 41 °C (105 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 442 mm (17.4 inches) and receives 65 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Syracuse enjoys an average of 3473 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 33 minutes to 14 hours 44 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Syracuse are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 24 to 26 °C (76 - 80 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 1 to 3 °C (34 - 37 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Syracuse experiences 131 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 106 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 22°C (72°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
36°C (98°F) |
39°C (103°F) |
41°C (105°F) |
40°C (104°F) |
39°C (102°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
| Mean maximum | 19°C (66°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
37°C (99°F) |
40°C (104°F) |
38°C (100°F) |
37°C (99°F) |
32°C (91°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
| Average high | 9°C (48°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
32°C (89°F) |
33°C (93°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
11°C (51°F) |
| Daily mean | 1°C (34°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
3°C (37°F) |
| Average low | -5°C (23°F) |
-5°C (23°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
5°C (40°F) |
11°C (51°F) |
17°C (64°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
1°C (33°F) |
-4°C (26°F) |
| Mean minimum | -15°C (5°F) |
-16°C (3°F) |
-8°C (17°F) |
-4°C (24°F) |
3°C (37°F) |
11°C (53°F) |
16°C (60°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
-5°C (24°F) |
-7°C (20°F) |
-12°C (11°F) |
| Minimum | -18°C (-1°F) |
-30°C (-22°F) |
-17°C (2°F) |
-9°C (17°F) |
-1°C (30°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
-9°C (17°F) |
-12°C (10°F) |
-17°C (2°F) |
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Syracuse usually has the most precipitation in May, June and August, with an average of 9 rainy days and 66 mm (2.6 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Syracuse are January, November and December. On average, 14 mm (0.5 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 16 (0.6) | 16 (0.6) | 38 (1.5) | 38 (1.5) | 91 (3.6) | 48 (1.9) | 45 (1.8) | 59 (2.3) | 37 (1.5) | 28 (1.1) | 10 (0.4) | 16 (0.6) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
The sunniest months in Syracuse are June, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 11 hours 38 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Syracuse: January, February and December receive an average of 7 hours 23 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 186 | 236 | 280 | 301 | 325 | 358 | 370 | 342 | 302 | 263 | 255 | 249 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 9h 51m | 10h 47m | 11h 59m | 13h 12m | 14h 14m | 14h 44m | 14h 27m | 13h 32m | 12h 22m | 11h 9m | 10h 5m | 9h 33m |
Syracuse experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in June, July and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 11 - 12, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. January, February and December are in the Moderate exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 5. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Syracuse UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 4 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Syracuse. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Syracuse's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
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