Climate & Weather in New Paltz
New Paltz has a real, genuine humid continental climate, somewhat milder than several more northerly/interior New York Tier A markets this project has documented.
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Learn moreA comparatively milder climate for upstate New York
New Paltz averages a 49.9°F annual temperature, with January averaging a 28.2°F low and July averaging a 74.1°F high -- notably milder than more northerly/interior markets like Ithaca.
Genuinely elevated snowfall, plus a real Shawangunk microclimate
New Paltz averages approximately 43 inches of snow annually -- meaningfully above the national average -- and the Shawangunk Ridge itself carries its own real, somewhat cooler, windier microclimate at elevation.
A real, extended snow season
Snow typically runs from late fall through early spring; plan outdoor climbing/hiking trips accordingly.
Key takeaways
- New Paltz's climate runs comparatively milder than several other upstate New York Tier A markets.
- Annual snowfall (~43 inches) runs meaningfully above the national average.
- The Shawangunk Ridge carries its own real, cooler, windier microclimate at elevation.
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