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°.
February
February typically sees highs near 36° and lows near 18°.
March
March typically sees highs near 45° and lows near 26°.
April
April typically sees highs near 59° and lows near 37°.
May
May typically sees highs near 71° and lows near 48°.
June
June typically sees highs near 79° and lows near 57°.
July
July typically sees highs near 84° and lows near 63°.
August
August typically sees highs near 82° and lows near 61°.
September
September typically sees highs near 74° and lows near 53°.
October
October typically sees highs near 62° and lows near 41°.
November
November typically sees highs near 49° and lows near 32°.
December
December typically sees highs near 38° and lows near 23°.
Seasonal Storyline
Winter
Winter in Colonie typically features highs near 35.7° and lows near 18.9°.
Spring
Spring in Colonie typically features highs near 58.7° and lows near 37.1°.
Summer
Summer in Colonie typically features highs near 81.8° and lows near 60.3°.
Fall
Summer in Colonie typically features highs near 81.8° and lows near 60.3°.
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.