Syracuse Average Rainfall by Month

This page shows the average precipitation (including snowfall) in each month of the year in Syracuse, New York. It is based on NOAA data for the years 1991–2020.

Average temperature by month

What's the Rainiest Month in Syracuse?

In Syracuse, October has the greatest precipitation of any month. On average, Syracuse gets 3.9 inches of precipitation in October.

However, January is the month with the greatest chance of precipitation. 60.9% of days in January will have at least some rain or snow.

What's the Driest Month in Syracuse?

In Syracuse, February has the least precipitation of any month. On average, Syracuse gets 2.37 inches of precipitation in February.

August is the month with the lowest chance of precipitation. 34.5% of days in August will have measurable rain.

Month	Precipitation	% Chance
January	2.62 in	60.9
February	2.37 in	58.4
March	3.04 in	49.9
April	3.48 in	48.3
May	3.42 in	42.5
June	3.56 in	39.9
July	3.86 in	37.7
August	3.70 in	34.5
September	3.37 in	37.1
October	3.88 in	48.8
November	3.22 in	53.0
December	3.22 in	60.0
Year	39.71 in	47.5

Weather Station Details

Years	Station	Coordinates
1939–2024	Syracuse Hancock International Airport	location
1922–1938	Syracuse	location