Ghent, New York has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 38.5 °F (low) to 59.5 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 41.8 Inches. Ghent is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.6 °F | 33.5 °F | 2.75 in. |
| February | 17.1 °F | 36.6 °F | 2.29 in. |
| March | 25.3 °F | 45.3 °F | 2.99 in. |
| April | 36.0 °F | 59.6 °F | 3.16 in. |
| May | 46.7 °F | 71.3 °F | 3.61 in. |
| June | 55.9 °F | 78.7 °F | 4.05 in. |
| July | 60.7 °F | 83.2 °F | 4.0 in. |
| August | 59.2 °F | 81.5 °F | 3.85 in. |
| September | 51.3 °F | 74.3 °F | 4.59 in. |
| October | 40.4 °F | 62.0 °F | 4.13 in. |
| November | 31.3 °F | 49.7 °F | 2.89 in. |
| December | 22.6 °F | 38.5 °F | 3.52 in. |
| Annual | 38.5 °F | 59.5 °F | 41.83 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 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 | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |