Gardiner, New York has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 39.5 °F (low) to 61 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 48 Inches. Gardiner is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.9 °F | 35.6 °F | 3.51 in. |
| February | 18.4 °F | 38.5 °F | 2.66 in. |
| March | 26.5 °F | 47.0 °F | 3.85 in. |
| April | 37.4 °F | 60.5 °F | 3.77 in. |
| May | 47.7 °F | 71.4 °F | 3.64 in. |
| June | 56.7 °F | 79.8 °F | 4.71 in. |
| July | 61.7 °F | 84.9 °F | 4.64 in. |
| August | 60.0 °F | 83.2 °F | 4.51 in. |
| September | 52.4 °F | 75.9 °F | 4.58 in. |
| October | 41.2 °F | 63.4 °F | 4.29 in. |
| November | 31.7 °F | 51.5 °F | 3.55 in. |
| December | 23.1 °F | 40.4 °F | 4.28 in. |
| Annual | 39.5 °F | 61 °F | 47.99 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6a : -10°F to -5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |