Esopus, New York has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 38.7 °F (low) to 60.3 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 49.8 Inches. Esopus is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.1 °F | 35.0 °F | 3.57 in. |
| February | 17.8 °F | 38.2 °F | 2.84 in. |
| March | 25.8 °F | 46.2 °F | 3.83 in. |
| April | 36.7 °F | 59.7 °F | 3.96 in. |
| May | 47.0 °F | 70.8 °F | 3.91 in. |
| June | 56.0 °F | 79.1 °F | 4.48 in. |
| July | 60.3 °F | 84.1 °F | 4.95 in. |
| August | 59.5 °F | 82.2 °F | 4.4 in. |
| September | 51.5 °F | 74.8 °F | 5.01 in. |
| October | 40.2 °F | 62.6 °F | 4.89 in. |
| November | 31.0 °F | 50.6 °F | 3.64 in. |
| December | 22.5 °F | 39.7 °F | 4.27 in. |
| Annual | 38.7 °F | 60.3 °F | 49.75 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a : -10°F to -5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |