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For the most comfortable weather in Keuka Lake, aim for May & June and August & September. September tops our comfort score at 85/100, with highs around 75°F (24°C) and 3.8 in (97 mm) of rain. April, July and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
Highs run from 31°F to 83°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 38.5 in (978 mm) of rain and snow.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 31°F-1°C | 33°F0°C | 42°F6°C | 56°F13°C | 69°F21°C | 78°F26°C | 83°F29°C | 82°F28°C | 75°F24°C | 60°F16°C | 47°F9°C | 35°F2°C |
| Avg low | 17°F-8°C | 18°F-8°C | 25°F-4°C | 35°F2°C | 48°F9°C | 57°F14°C | 62°F17°C | 61°F16°C | 54°F12°C | 42°F6°C | 32°F0°C | 24°F-5°C |
| Rain/snow | 2.1 in54 mm | 2.1 in54 mm | 2.6 in67 mm | 3.1 in80 mm | 3.4 in87 mm | 4.0 in101 mm | 4.0 in101 mm | 3.9 in99 mm | 3.8 in97 mm | 3.9 in100 mm | 2.6 in65 mm | 2.9 in73 mm |
| Humidity | 90% | 89% | 84% | 78% | 76% | 74% | 70% | 71% | 73% | 79% | 84% | 89% |
| Cloud | 81% | 77% | 72% | 68% | 66% | 60% | 55% | 56% | 55% | 68% | 73% | 83% |
| Comfort | 41 | 43 | 46 | 69 | 82 | 80 | 78 | 80 | 85 | 73 | 54 | 38 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 363 m (1,191 ft), close to Keuka Lake's own ~240 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The cold peaks here: highs of 31–35°F (-1–2°C), and nights reach 17°F (-8°C). It's the driest season, with only about 7.1 in (181 mm) of rain or snow, 19% of the year's total. December – February are cold enough for snow. Comfort scores bottom out in December – February; the season averages 41/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 42°F highs in March to 69°F by May. About 9.2 in (234 mm) of rain or snow falls across these months, 24% of the year's total. March is cold enough for snow. Comfort peaks here: May ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 66/100.
Peak warmth: highs of 78–83°F (26–29°C). It's the wettest season, with about 11.9 in (301 mm) of rain, 31% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 57°F (14°C). June and August are among the best-scoring months (season average 79/100).
Temperatures slide from 75°F highs in September to 47°F by November. About 10.3 in (262 mm) of rain falls across these months, 27% of the year's total. Nights dip below freezing in November. Comfort peaks here: September ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 71/100.
By comfort score: 5 Great, 2 Good, 2 Fair and 3 Tough. Great months: May – September. Tap a month for its own guide.
For the most comfortable weather in Keuka Lake, aim for May & June and August & September. September tops our comfort score at 85/100, with highs around 75°F (24°C) and 3.8 in (97 mm) of rain. April, July and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
June is the wettest month, averaging about 4.0 in (101 mm) of rain. January is the driest, with about 2.1 in (54 mm). The yearly total is around 38.5 in (978 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 17°F (-8°C) and highs of 31°F (-1°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 83°F (29°C).
Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 72%, and highs peak around 83°F (29°C), so heat matters more than mugginess.
On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in November – March, bottoming out around 17°F (-8°C) in January.
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