Poughkeepsie, New York Weather
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Poughkeepsie weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 4Overcast——87°55°—
- FridayJun 5Overcast——91°60°+4°
- SaturdayJun 6Heavy Showers29%0.37″88°62°-3°
- SundayJun 7Drizzle56%—85°62°-3°
- MondayJun 8Overcast13%—79°58°-6°
- TuesdayJun 9Overcast——84°51°+5°
- WednesdayJun 10Overcast——87°56°+3°
PM2.5 at 7.5 µg/m³ (AQI 42) with a 0.97 fine-to-coarse ratio and 3 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust. AQI down 9 over the last 6 hours (steady decline since this morning).
OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
What's driving it
PM × Wind × Precip
PM2.5 at 7.5 µg/m³ (AQI 42) with a 0.97 fine-to-coarse ratio and 3 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.
- PM2.5/PM10
- 0.97
- Wind
- calm
- Recent rain
- 0h in last 6h
- Pattern
- stagnant smoke
Trends
Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.
Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
A summer fog for fair, a winter fog for rain.
- Moonrise
- 3:29 AM
- Moonset
- 12:49 PM
- In sign
- ♑︎ Capricorn
Fireflies rise from the lawn
Poughkeepsie at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 12°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: April 26 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: Jun 1–5
- Planting window: Harvest spring lettuce before it bolts. Sow heat-tolerant greens.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of June 4, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | — | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| May | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | — | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
July brings Poughkeepsie's warmest temperatures (~73°F mean) while January delivers the coldest (~27°F). October sees peak rainfall at 4.6 inches, with February recording the lowest at 2.8 inches.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27° | 3.5″ | 7 |
| February | 29° | 2.8″ | 6 |
| March | 37° | 3.5″ | 6 |
| April | 49° | 3.9″ | 7 |
| May | 60° | 3.5″ | 9 |
| June | 68° | 4.6″ | 9 |
| July | 73° | 4.5″ | 7 |
| August | 72° | 4.3″ | 7 |
| September | 64° | 4.6″ | 6 |
| October | 52° | 4.6″ | 7 |
| November | 42° | 3.5″ | 6 |
| December | 33° | 3.8″ | 8 |
Regional context
Poughkeepsie falls within a warm-summer humid continental climate region. Other nearby cities share similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions.
Similar climates: New York, NY, Brooklyn, NY, Queens, NY, Manhattan, NY, Bronx, NY.
Naturalist notes
Red-winged blackbirds return to Poughkeepsie's wetlands in late March, their distinctive calls marking the shift toward spring.
Sugar maples begin leafing out in early May, their fresh green canopy signaling the end of the dormant season.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Poughkeepsie?
- The last spring frost in Poughkeepsie typically occurs around mid-April, with the first fall frost arriving around mid-November.
- What is the rainy season in Poughkeepsie?
- October records the highest rainfall with about 4.6 inches on average; annual precipitation totals roughly 47 inches.
- What is the warmest month in Poughkeepsie?
- July typically brings the warmest weather, averaging about 73°F.
- What is the coldest month in Poughkeepsie?
- January typically delivers the coldest temperatures, averaging about 27°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Poughkeepsie?
- Cool-season crops like peas and lettuce can be planted around the last spring frost in mid-April; warm-season crops such as tomatoes and peppers should wait 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Poughkeepsie get?
- Poughkeepsie experiences about 84 rainy days per year on average.
- What hardiness zone is Poughkeepsie?
- Poughkeepsie's USDA hardiness zone depends on its lowest average winter temperature; use the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Poughkeepsie, New York experiences a warm-summer humid continental climate. January temperatures hover near 27°F while July averages 73°F — a 46°F seasonal swing.
Throughout the year, Poughkeepsie receives about 47 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 84 rainy days.
Weather patterns follow the city's latitude (41.7°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation. These factors determine what grows here, when frost arrives, and daily weather conditions.