Rifton, New York has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 39.6 °F (low) to 61.5 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 49.8 Inches. Rifton 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 | 36.0 °F | 3.56 in. |
| February | 18.5 °F | 38.9 °F | 2.81 in. |
| March | 26.5 °F | 47.6 °F | 3.86 in. |
| April | 37.5 °F | 60.9 °F | 4.01 in. |
| May | 47.9 °F | 72.0 °F | 3.94 in. |
| June | 57.0 °F | 80.5 °F | 4.4 in. |
| July | 61.8 °F | 85.4 °F | 4.99 in. |
| August | 60.4 °F | 83.7 °F | 4.39 in. |
| September | 52.6 °F | 76.2 °F | 5.04 in. |
| October | 41.4 °F | 63.7 °F | 4.92 in. |
| November | 31.7 °F | 51.9 °F | 3.64 in. |
| December | 23.3 °F | 40.9 °F | 4.25 in. |
| Annual | 39.6 °F | 61.5 °F | 49.81 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 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |