Staten Island climate
Staten Island (New York, United States) has a hot-summer humid continental climate (Köppen Dfa). The average temperature over the year is 12 °C53 °F, and about 1,226 mm48 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Staten Island climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 337 | −523 | −130 | 823.2 | 26 |
| Feb | 440 | −424 | 032 | 803.2 | 24 |
| Mar | 948 | −131 | 439 | 1034.0 | 19 |
| Apr | 1660 | 540 | 1050 | 993.9 | 4 |
| May | 2170 | 1151 | 1661 | 983.9 | 0 |
| Jun | 2679 | 1661 | 2170 | 1174.6 | 0 |
| Jul | 3085 | 2067 | 2576 | 1174.6 | 0 |
| Aug | 2984 | 1966 | 2475 | 1144.5 | 0 |
| Sep | 2678 | 1559 | 2069 | 983.8 | 0 |
| Oct | 1965 | 948 | 1457 | 1144.5 | 0 |
| Nov | 1253 | 337 | 745 | 913.6 | 7 |
| Dec | 643 | −129 | 236 | 1154.5 | 21 |
| Year | 3085 | −523 | 1253 | 1,22648 | 102 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85% | 62% | 1.9 | 9:34 |
| Feb | 84% | 60% | 2.8 | 10:36 |
| Mar | 81% | 60% | 3.7 | 11:49 |
| Apr | 79% | 61% | 4.9 | 13:14 |
| May | 79% | 63% | 5.4 | 14:25 |
| Jun | 78% | 59% | 6.0 | 15:03 |
| Jul | 73% | 54% | 6.0 | 14:48 |
| Aug | 73% | 53% | 5.2 | 13:46 |
| Sep | 74% | 51% | 4.3 | 12:24 |
| Oct | 78% | 55% | 3.0 | 11:02 |
| Nov | 81% | 57% | 2.2 | 9:51 |
| Dec | 85% | 63% | 1.6 | 9:17 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Staten Island is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 30 °C85 °F and a low of 20 °C67 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 3 °C37 °F and lows −5 °C23 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 25.5 °C46 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is wet, with about 1,226 mm48 in of precipitation per year. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year. The wettest month is June (117 mm4.6 in), the driest is February (80 mm3.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 73% in August to 85% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 51%) are typical of September. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 4 km/h (2 mph) in July to 7 km/h (4 mph) in February. Daylight lasts from about 9.3 hours in December to 15.1 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in January and February. In those months the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm. It is deepest in January, at about 14 cm.
Best time to visit Staten Island
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May and September. Average highs then reach 21 °C70 °F to 26 °C78 °F. Precipitation is 98 mm3.8 in to 98 mm3.9 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 3 °C37 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Staten Island
- Winter (December–February) — highs 337 to 6 °C43 °F, lows −523 to −1 °C29 °F, about 92 mm3.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes, shoes with good grip, as frost is common and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 948 to 21 °C70 °F, lows −131 to 11 °C51 °F, about 100 mm3.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2679 to 30 °C85 °F, lows 1661 to 20 °C67 °F, about 116 mm4.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1253 to 26 °C78 °F, lows 337 to 15 °C59 °F, about 101 mm4.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
How Staten Island compares
The nearest larger place is Brooklyn, about 19 km to the northeast. Compared with it, Staten Island has practically the same average temperature. It receives 7% less precipitation (1,226 mm48 in vs 1,312 mm52 in). The difference is largest in December (2.2 °C3.9 °F cooler).
World Climates covers 222 places in the United States. By annual mean temperature, Staten Island is the 155th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 57th wettest. See all of them on the United States climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Fukushima (Japan, Dfa), Aizu-Wakamatsu (Japan, Dfa) and Sendai (Japan, Dfa).
The same NASA POWER grid cell also contains Newark (pop. 281,944), Jersey City (pop. 264,290), Elizabeth (pop. 129,007) and Edison (pop. 102,548). Their long-term averages in this dataset are essentially the same as for Staten Island, so they do not have separate pages.
Nearby places
- Climate in Brooklyn 19 km · 12 °C54 °F · 1,312 mm52 in
- Climate in New York City 20 km · 12 °C54 °F · 1,312 mm52 in
- Climate in Manhattan 29 km · 11 °C52 °F · 1,236 mm49 in
- Climate in Paterson 40 km · 11 °C52 °F · 1,240 mm49 in
- Climate in Stamford 74 km · 11 °C53 °F · 1,236 mm49 in
- Climate in Bridgeport 105 km · 12 °C53 °F · 1,206 mm47 in
- Climate in Philadelphia 110 km · 12 °C54 °F · 1,226 mm48 in
- Climate in Allentown 114 km · 11 °C52 °F · 1,233 mm49 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Staten Island?
July is the warmest month in Staten Island. Its average high is 30 °C (85 °F) and its average low is 20 °C (67 °F).
What is the coldest month in Staten Island?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 3 °C (37 °F) and its average low is -5 °C (23 °F).
When does it rain the most in Staten Island?
June is the wettest month with about 117 mm (4.6 in) of precipitation. February is the driest with about 80 mm (3.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Staten Island?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are May and September.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.