Climate change in Essex County, New York
Since 1979, Essex County, New York has warmed 2.7°F, with about the same number of days above 90°F, about the same number of nights above 70°F and 15% more precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Herkimer County, NY's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +2.7°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +1.8°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +5.7°F
- Precipitation: +15%
- Wettest day of the year: +28%
- Longest dry spell: +0 days
- Days above 90°F: +0 days
- Nights above 70°F: +0 days
- Freezing nights: −9 days
- Frost-free season: +27 days
- Muggy days: +4 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +2.2°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +9 days
- Snowfall: −6%
- Snowy days (1 inch or more): −6 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.