Averages
Long‑term averages and seasonal patterns
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Monthly Climate Overview
and seasonal shifts
January
January typically sees highs near 33° and lows near 16°, with an average temperature around 25°.
February
February typically sees highs near 36° and lows near 18°, with an average temperature around 27°.
March
March typically sees highs near 45° and lows near 26°, with an average temperature around 36°.
April
April typically sees highs near 59° and lows near 37°, with an average temperature around 48°.
May
May typically sees highs near 71° and lows near 48°, with an average temperature around 60°.
June
June typically sees highs near 79° and lows near 57°, with an average temperature around 68°.
July
July typically sees highs near 84° and lows near 63°, with an average temperature around 73°.
August
August typically sees highs near 82° and lows near 61°, with an average temperature around 71°.
September
September typically sees highs near 74° and lows near 53°, with an average temperature around 64°.
October
October typically sees highs near 62° and lows near 41°, with an average temperature around 51°.
November
November typically sees highs near 49° and lows near 32°, with an average temperature around 41°.
December
December typically sees highs near 38° and lows near 23°, with an average temperature around 31°.
Seasonal Storyline
Winter
Winter in Colonie typically features an average temperature near 27.3°, with highs near 35.7° and lows near 18.9°.
Spring
Spring in Colonie typically features an average temperature near 47.8°, with highs near 58.7° and lows near 37.1°.
Summer
Summer in Colonie typically features an average temperature near 71°, with highs near 81.8° and lows near 60.3°.
Fall
Fall in Colonie typically features an average temperature near 51.8°, with highs near 61.8° and lows near 41.9°.
Climate Context
broader regional picture
Colonie’s climate is shaped by its inland location within the Hudson and Mohawk Valleys, proximity to the Adirondacks and Catskills, and the seasonal position of the jet stream. Winters are cold and snowy, summers are warm and humid, and transitional seasons often bring rapid swings in temperature and precipitation. These long‑term averages and extremes help provide context for the daily forecast and for understanding what is typical for any given time of year.
Averages and normals based on data over a 30-year period from 1991-2020 and are updated every ten years.