Monthly Climate Summary

July 2006 Summary

Mostly Cloudy 70°F

This monthly climate summary highlights temperature and precipitation trends, degree day totals, climate activity summaries, wind statistics, all-time monthly records, and the broader climate context. Use filters below to select a month and year, or view the latest summary directly.

Data is available from 2005 to present. The latest summary is available the first week of each month.

Monthly Climate Summary

Observed averages, totals, and departures from normal

Average Temperature

71.9°F

Normal: 73.1°F   
Departure: -1.2°F

Total Precipitation

6.44 in

Normal: 4.55 in   
Departure: +1.89 in

Total Snowfall

0.0 in

Normal: 0.0 in   
Departure: +0.0 in

Warmest Day

94°F

July 17th

Coldest Day

47°F

July 2nd

Wettest Day

2.45 in

July 22nd

Snowiest Day

0.0 in

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Temperature and Precipitation Summary

Temperature and Precipitation Summary
Day Weather High Temperature Low Temperature Precipitation Snowfall
1st Mostly Cloudy 69°F 51°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
2nd Mostly Cloudy 73°F 47°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
3rd Mostly Cloudy 78°F 48°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
4th Rain 70°F 53°F 0.43 in 0.0 in
5th Rain Shower 82°F 61°F 0.08 in 0.0 in
6th Thunderstorm 81°F 60°F 0.16 in 0.0 in
7th Rain Shower 81°F 56°F 0.01 in 0.0 in
8th Mostly Cloudy 86°F 60°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
9th Thunderstorm 86°F 64°F 1.93 in 0.0 in
10th Haze 91°F 60°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
11th Thunderstorm 80°F 64°F 0.46 in 0.0 in
12th Sunny 78°F 57°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
13th Rain Shower 78°F 55°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
14th Partly Cloudy 80°F 53°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
15th Thunderstorm 82°F 60°F 0.40 in 0.0 in
16th Mostly Sunny 82°F 54°F 0.01 in 0.0 in
17th Haze 94°F 66°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
18th Mostly Sunny 91°F 70°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
19th Mostly Sunny 89°F 66°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
20th Mostly Sunny 90°F 65°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
21st Rain Shower 89°F 70°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
22nd Rain 73°F 64°F 2.45 in 0.0 in
23rd Rain Shower 77°F 61°F 0.14 in 0.0 in
24th Mostly Sunny 84°F 55°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
25th Mostly Sunny 90°F 62°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
26th Partly Cloudy 90°F 65°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
27th Haze 90°F 70°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
28th Thunderstorm 83°F 71°F 0.16 in 0.0 in
29th Thunderstorm 88°F 65°F 0.21 in 0.0 in
30th Mostly Sunny 85°F 69°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
31st Mostly Sunny 89°F 58°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
Legend and Icon Key
Warmest High
Coldest Low
Wettest Day
Snowiest Day
Sunny Mostly Sunny Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Overcast Rain Light Rain Rain Shower Drizzle Freezing Rain Snow Light Snow Snow Shower Flurries Sleet Rain & Snow Wintry Mix Sct. Thunderstorm Thunderstorm Haze

Degree Day Summary

Heating and cooling degree days (base 65°F)

Heating Degree Days

15.5

Normal: 0.0   
Departure: +15.5

Cooling Degree Days

230.0

Normal: 251.0   
Departure: -21.0

Climate Activity Summary

Key temperature and precipitation patterns for the month

Days at or
Above 90°F

7

Days Above Freezing

31

Days That Stayed Below Freezing

0

Freezing Nights (Low Below 32°F)

0

Days with Precipitation

12

Days with
Snowfall

0

Wind Summary

Monthly wind averages, peak gusts, and dominant direction

Average Wind Speed

0.8 mph

Peak Wind Gust

24 mph

Dominant Wind Direction

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July All-time Records

Highest and lowest observed extremes for July

Warmest Day

104°F

July 4th, 1911

Coldest Day

40°F

July 2nd, 1978

Wettest Day

5.45 in

July 29th, 2026

Snowiest Day

0.0 in

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Climate Context

How this month compares to typical conditions

Monthly climate summaries compare observed weather to long‑term normals. Positive temperature departures indicate warmer‑than‑normal conditions, while negative departures reflect cooler‑than‑normal patterns. Precipitation and snowfall departures help highlight unusually wet, dry, or snowy months across Colonie, NY.