Weather in Putnam Lake, New York
Roses open along the stoops. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 17Overcast10%87°61°
- MondayMay 18Overcast—82°58°
- TuesdayMay 19Light Showers20%91°58°
- WednesdayMay 20Showers80%88°50°
- ThursdayMay 21Overcast18%65°46°
- FridayMay 22Light Drizzle16%61°44°
- SaturdayMay 23Drizzle22%50°45°
- PM 2.5
- 10.3 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 11.7 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 15.7 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 90.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.0 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 9:36 AM
- Moonset
- 12:35 AM
- In sign
- ♊︎ Gemini
Roses open along the stoops
Putnam Lake at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 4°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: April 25 (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
Warm-season window is open
As of May 17, the last spring frost has passed for most years. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, basil, and cucurbits (cucumbers, squash, melons) now. Direct-sow beans and corn into warm soil.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | — | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| May | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | — | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
Putnam Lake's warmest month is July (~72°F mean) and its coldest is January (~27°F). Rainfall peaks in September (4.8 inches) and bottoms out in February (2.7 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27° | 3.1″ | 6 |
| February | 29° | 2.7″ | 5 |
| March | 37° | 3.9″ | 7 |
| April | 48° | 3.7″ | 7 |
| May | 58° | 3.8″ | 8 |
| June | 67° | 4.5″ | 7 |
| July | 72° | 4.5″ | 7 |
| August | 70° | 4.6″ | 7 |
| September | 63° | 4.8″ | 6 |
| October | 52° | 4.5″ | 6 |
| November | 41° | 3.8″ | 6 |
| December | 32° | 4.2″ | 7 |
Regional context
Putnam Lake 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 Putnam Lake?
- Putnam Lake's last spring frost typically falls around mid-April, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-November.
- What is the rainy season in Putnam Lake?
- September is the wettest month with about 4.8 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 48 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Putnam Lake?
- July is typically warmest, averaging about 72°F.
- What is the coldest month in Putnam Lake?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 27°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Putnam Lake?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be sown around the last spring frost (mid-April); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Putnam Lake get?
- Putnam Lake averages about 78 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Putnam Lake?
- Putnam Lake'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
Putnam Lake, New York sits in a warm-summer humid continental climate zone. January means hover near 27°F while July averages 72°F — a 45°F seasonal swing.
Across the year, Putnam Lake receives about 48 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 78 rainy days.
The rhythm of the year is set by latitude (41.5°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.