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Climate

Niagara Falls enjoys four seasons of different climate.

 

 

SPRING:  In the spring, the daily high temperatures in March, April, and May range from 41° -  66° degrees Fahrenheit. Nightly temperatures range from 26º to 46° degrees Fahrenheit. Snowfall season usually ends by mid-April. Lake Erie ice and water temperature may effect surrounding land mass with cooler than normal breezes. Mixed weather patterns prevail.

 

 

SUMMER: In the summer, the daily high temperatures in June, July, and August range from 75º to  81° degrees Fahrenheit. Nightly temperatures range from 57° to 63° degrees Fahrenheit. Weather is generally bright and sunny. Rainfall has been sporadic during the past several years with near drought conditions. Storms are moderated by nearby Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. Storms are seldom severe. In summer, lake waters are normally cooler than air temperature. Lake Erie's water temperature normally ranges from 73° to 77° degrees Fahrenheit. Cooling lake breezes are often a relief from sometimes hot and humid weather experienced in summer.

 

 

FALL: In the fall, the daily high temperatures in September, October and November range from 72° to 46° degrees Fahrenheit. Nightly temperatures range from 55° to 34  degrees Fahrenheit. It is unlikely to snow prior to the end of October. First killing frost and/or snowfall be expected by late October or early November. Mixed weather patterns prevail. Rain and cloudy skies are common.

 

 

WINTER: In the winter, the daily high temperatures range from 36° to 30° degrees Fahrenheit. Nightly temperatures range from 24° to 17° degrees Fahrenheit) Arctic high pressure generally dominates during the winter months bringing cold and clear days. Snow is moderate and snow storms are infrequent. Lake effect snowfalls are mainly localized to areas near Buffalo and southward. Lake temperatures are generally warmer than the surrounding air temperatures which sets up dynamics required for lake effect snow. Lake Erie, during extended cold weather will freeze over completely.