Weather in Harris Hill, New York
Roses open along the stoops. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 17Foggy—71°56°
- MondayMay 18Overcast15%87°64°
- TuesdayMay 19Drizzle54%82°68°
- WednesdayMay 20Light Showers60%69°42°
- ThursdayMay 21Overcast—56°38°
- FridayMay 22Overcast10%61°43°
- SaturdayMay 23Drizzle18%61°48°
- PM 2.5
- 3.9 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 4.1 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 5.2 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 82.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.0 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 9:51 AM
- Moonset
- 1:03 AM
- In sign
- ♊︎ Gemini
Roses open along the stoops
Harris Hill at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 9°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: May 4 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: 28 of 72, May 16–20
- Planting window: Direct sow okra, melons, and southern peas. Thin carrot rows.
Right now in the garden
Cool-season window is open
As of May 17, the cool-season window is open or about to open. Direct-sow peas, lettuce, spinach, radishes, and brassicas now. Hold off on warm-season crops until 1–2 weeks after the last spring frost (around May).
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | — | — |
| April | — | — |
| May | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash, fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | — | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | — | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
Harris Hill's warmest month is July (~72°F mean) and its coldest is January (~26°F). Rainfall peaks in September (4.1 inches) and bottoms out in February (2.5 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26° | 3.4″ | 9 |
| February | 26° | 2.5″ | 7 |
| March | 34° | 2.9″ | 8 |
| April | 46° | 3.4″ | 8 |
| May | 58° | 3.4″ | 8 |
| June | 67° | 3.4″ | 8 |
| July | 72° | 3.2″ | 6 |
| August | 70° | 3.2″ | 6 |
| September | 63° | 4.1″ | 7 |
| October | 52° | 4.0″ | 9 |
| November | 41° | 3.5″ | 8 |
| December | 31° | 3.8″ | 10 |
Regional context
Harris Hill sits within a warm-summer humid continental climate region — a cohort that shares similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions across nearby cities.
Similar climates: New York, NY, Brooklyn, NY, Queens, NY, Manhattan, NY, Bronx, NY.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Harris Hill?
- Harris Hill's last spring frost typically falls around mid-May, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-October.
- What is the rainy season in Harris Hill?
- September is the wettest month with about 4.1 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 41 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Harris Hill?
- July is typically warmest, averaging about 72°F.
- What is the coldest month in Harris Hill?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 26°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Harris Hill?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be sown around the last spring frost (mid-May); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Harris Hill get?
- Harris Hill averages about 94 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Harris Hill?
- Harris Hill's USDA hardiness zone is determined by its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Harris Hill, New York sits in a warm-summer humid continental climate zone. January means hover near 26°F while July averages 72°F — a 46°F seasonal swing.
Across the year, Harris Hill receives about 41 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 94 rainy days.
The rhythm of the year is set by latitude (43.0°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation — all of which shape what grows here, when frost is likely, and what the weather story looks like day to day.