Peekskill, United States experiences average highs of 17°C (63°F) and lows of 8°C (46°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 11 rainy days per month. Average highs have cooled by 1.1°C (2.0°F) across the available records.
Peekskill, United States Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Peekskill, United States. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: Apr–Aug At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
5.2/10
Best: May, June, August, September, October
UV Index
5
Low
Temperature 17°C / 8°C
Feels Like 15°C / 6°C
Rainy Days 11
Rainfall 103 mm
Sunshine 8 h
Humidity 73%
Wind Speed 16 km/h
Dew Point 8°C
Snow Days 5 days
Frost Days 13 days
Hottest Month
29°C
July
Avg Low21°C
Rain13days
Coldest Month
-3°C
January
Avg High4°C
Rain9days
Driest Month
9days
January
Avg High4°C
Avg Low-3°C
Windiest Month
19 km/h
March (Gusts 46)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, March, December due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:23
Daylight 15.1h
Sunset 20:32
Live conditions—
Peekskill on the map · live conditions
Peekskill, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Peekskill
- Population
- 24K
- Elevation
- 39 m
- Coordinates
- 41.29°, -73.92°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 15°C
Avg Low 6°C
Rain 12 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 28°C
Avg Low 19°C
Rain 12 days/mo
2/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 18°C
Avg Low 10°C
Rain 9 days/mo
2/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 5°C
Avg Low -2°C
Rain 10 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 4°C / -3°C . Feb: 6°C / -2°C . Mar: 10°C / 1°C . Apr: 16°C / 6°C . May: 21°C / 12°C . Jun: 26°C / 17°C . Jul: 29°C / 21°C . Aug: 28°C / 20°C . Sep: 24°C / 16°C . Oct: 18°C / 11°C . Nov: 11°C / 4°C . Dec: 6°C / -1°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 87 mm. Feb: 85 mm. Mar: 94 mm. Apr: 105 mm. May: 114 mm. Jun: 85 mm. Jul: 133 mm. Aug: 109 mm. Sep: 115 mm. Oct: 114 mm. Nov: 83 mm. Dec: 106 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 67%. Feb: 69%. Mar: 67%. Apr: 69%. May: 75%. Jun: 74%. Jul: 76%. Aug: 76%. Sep: 77%. Oct: 76%. Nov: 71%. Dec: 73%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 18 km/h . Feb: 18 km/h . Mar: 19 km/h . Apr: 18 km/h . May: 15 km/h . Jun: 14 km/h . Jul: 13 km/h . Aug: 13 km/h . Sep: 13 km/h . Oct: 16 km/h . Nov: 17 km/h . Dec: 17 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 6h. Feb: 7h. Mar: 8h. Apr: 9h. May: 9h. Jun: 11h. Jul: 12h. Aug: 10h. Sep: 9h. Oct: 7h. Nov: 7h. Dec: 6h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 2. Feb: UV 3. Mar: UV 5. Apr: UV 5. May: UV 6. Jun: UV 7. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 6. Sep: UV 5. Oct: UV 4. Nov: UV 3. Dec: UV 2.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 7 days. Feb: 7 days. Mar: 4 days. Apr: 1 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 2 days. Dec: 6 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have cooled by 1.1°C (2.0°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 9 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 29°C | Jul · 29°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · -5°C | Jan · -3°C |
| Wettest month | May 2025 · 202 mm | Jul · 133 mm |
| Windiest month | Mar 2025 · 20 km/h | Mar · 19 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Fair May best
Excellent June best
Excellent July
Good August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October best
Good November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C / -3°C | 0°C / -8°C | 9days (87 mm) Wet | 5.9h Fair | 67% Muggy | 2.2 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 6°C / -2°C | 2°C / -7°C | 10days (85 mm) Wet | 6.7h Fair | 69% Muggy | 3.3 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 10°C / 1°C | 7°C / -3°C | 11days (94 mm) Wet | 8h Good | 67% Muggy | 4.5 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 16°C / 6°C | 14°C / 3°C | 12days (105 mm) Wet | 8.7h Good | 69% Muggy | 5.2 High | Fair | View Details |
| May best | 21°C / 12°C | 21°C / 10°C | 13days (114 mm) Wet | 9.3h Good | 75% Muggy | 6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 26°C / 17°C | 28°C / 17°C | 11days (85 mm) Wet | 11.1h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 6.9 High | Excellent | View Details |
| July | 29°C / 21°C | 33°C / 23°C | 13days (133 mm) Wet | 11.5h Excellent | 76% Humid | 7.3 Very High | Good | View Details |
| August best | 28°C / 20°C | 30°C / 22°C | 12days (109 mm) Wet | 10.3h Excellent | 76% Humid | 6.4 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 24°C / 16°C | 25°C / 16°C | 10days (115 mm) Wet | 8.7h Good | 77% Humid | 5.1 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 18°C / 11°C | 17°C / 9°C | 9days (114 mm) Wet | 7.2h Good | 76% Humid | 4 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| November | 11°C / 4°C | 8°C / 0°C | 9days (83 mm) Wet | 6.8h Fair | 71% Muggy | 2.8 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| December | 6°C / -1°C | 2°C / -5°C | 11days (106 mm) Wet | 5.5h Fair | 73% Muggy | 2 Low | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Peekskill are May, June, August, September, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Peekskill, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Peekskill is July, with average daytime highs of 29°C (85°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Peekskill is January, with average overnight lows of -3°C (26°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Peekskill is July, averaging 133mm of precipitation across 13 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Peekskill runs through May, July, April, August, with the heaviest rainfall in May. Based on 10-year averages for Peekskill.
Peekskill receives approximately 100 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is July with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Peekskill.
The least favorable months to visit Peekskill are January, February, March, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider May, June, August, September, October instead.
The annual average UV index in Peekskill is 5, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Peekskill is 73%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Peekskill receives snow. Months with snowfall average 5 snow days and 13 cm (5 in) of accumulation, with about 13 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Peekskill are 16 km/h (10 mph). The windiest month is March with peak winds reaching 19 km/h (12 mph) (gusts up to 46 km/h / 28 mph).
Peekskill averages 4 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 59%. The clearest skies occur in October.
The annual average dew point in Peekskill is 8°C (46°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Peekskill has a Humid Subtropical climate, classified as Cfa under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Peekskill ranges from 6°C (43°F) to 15°C (59°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Peekskill. It earns a climate score of 8.5/10 with Excellent.
For June in Peekskill, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat. With average highs of 26°C (79°F) and 11 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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