Rhinecliff, New York has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 39.7 °F (low) to 61.6 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 47.8 Inches. Rhinecliff is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a. 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 | 16.3 °F | 36.1 °F | 3.63 in. |
| February | 18.0 °F | 39.0 °F | 2.81 in. |
| March | 26.7 °F | 47.9 °F | 3.59 in. |
| April | 37.7 °F | 61.2 °F | 3.77 in. |
| May | 47.7 °F | 72.6 °F | 3.67 in. |
| June | 57.3 °F | 81.0 °F | 4.22 in. |
| July | 62.1 °F | 85.6 °F | 4.67 in. |
| August | 60.7 °F | 83.5 °F | 4.27 in. |
| September | 53.0 °F | 76.1 °F | 4.6 in. |
| October | 41.9 °F | 63.6 °F | 4.77 in. |
| November | 31.7 °F | 52.1 °F | 3.54 in. |
| December | 22.7 °F | 40.8 °F | 4.24 in. |
| Annual | 39.7 °F | 61.6 °F | 47.78 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 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 |