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Poughkeepsie, New York Weather

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Poughkeepsie weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar

Poughkeepsie, NY
Sunday, August 2 at 10:57 AM
80
°
Partly Cloudy
Feels like
86°
Humidity
72%
Wind
11 mph
Sunrise
1:51 AM
Sunset
4:12 PM
Poughkeepsie, NY
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastPoughkeepsie, NY: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 74 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit with a 53% chance of precipitation at 7 AM.
L 74°H 82°
Poughkeepsie, NY
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Aug 2
    Overcast
    22%
    —
    82°70°—
  2. Monday
    Aug 3
    Heavy Showers
    53%
    1.6″
    84°68°+2°
  3. Tuesday
    Aug 4
    Overcast
    —
    —
    85°60°+1°
  4. Wednesday
    Aug 5
    Light Showers
    30%
    0.27″
    75°62°-10°
  5. Thursday
    Aug 6
    Drizzle
    58%
    —
    88°70°+13°
  6. Friday
    Aug 7
    Thunderstorm
    51%
    0.05″
    89°70°+1°
  7. Saturday
    Aug 8
    Overcast
    48%
    —
    92°68°+3°
Poughkeepsie, NY
Next 24 hours · Mild now
72°79°85°12p6p12a6anow 79°high 82°low 74°PRECIP %
Poughkeepsie, NY
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
S
169° · backing 67°
Direction
S
169°
Sustained
11
mph
Gust
18
mph
Peak 24h
21
avg 5 mph
Beaufort · 3 · GENTLE BRZ
0
CALM
<1
1
LIGHT AIR
1–3
2
LIGHT BRZ
4–7
3
GENTLE BRZ
8–12
4
MOD BRZ
13–18
5
FRESH BRZ
19–24
6
STRONG BRZ
25–31
7
NEAR GALE
32–38
24h · sust vs gust · mph
avg 5 mph · pk 21 mph @ 7:00p
0102030MPHB1B2B3B4B5B6-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 237SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Light breeze backing 67° from the s.
Poughkeepsie, NY
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
1006.8
+0.5 mb in 3h · steady · 29.73 inHg
Now
1006.8
mb
3h
+0.5
mb
12h
+1.2
mb
24h
+0.4
mb
Regime · RAIN
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 1005–1007
1000STORM|RAIN10051010RAIN|CHG1015CHG|FAIR-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW1006.81004.61006.8
Damp, unsettled regime — wet weather lingers nearby.
Poughkeepsie, NY
Air quality
55
AQI
Moderate
↓-5 in 6h

AQI 55 (Moderate), driven by PM2.5. AQI down 5 over the last 6 hours (gradual decline). PM2.5 at 12.3 µg/m³, PM10 at 14.9 µg/m³ — typical background levels with no transport signature.

OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.

PM 2.5DRIVERModerate
12.3μg/m³
PM 10Good
15μg/m³
NO₂Good
5μg/m³
OzoneModerate
98μg/m³
UV IndexModerate
3.3

What's driving it

Ozone × UV × Sky

Ozone at AQI 46. Overcast through the UV peak window (cloud cover ~100%) — afternoon ozone should stay flat.

Present
AQI 46
UV peak
4.7 at 1 PM
Sky at peak
overcast
Projected peak
AQI 14

PM × Wind × Precip

PM2.5 at 12.3 µg/m³, PM10 at 14.9 µg/m³ — typical background levels with no transport signature.

PM2.5/PM10
0.83
Wind
breezy
Recent rain
0h in last 6h
Pattern
background

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).

7-DAY AQI TREND50100SUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISATSUN7-DAY PM2.5 TREND · μg/m³390
Poughkeepsie, NY
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
56%
PARTLY CLOUDY
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
47.9mi
UNLIMITED
85 mi0 mi−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Earth · GOES-19 ABI
Full Disk · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 full disk Visible · GeoColor
True-color daytime, blue/IR sandwich at night
14:57 UTC · Poughkeepsie, NY · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · up to 10848 px
Continental US · GOES-19 ABI
CONUS Sector · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 CONUS Visible · GeoColor
Daytime true-color, blue-light/IR sandwich at night
14:57 UTC · Poughkeepsie, NY · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Poughkeepsie, NY
Satellite · infrared · animated
Poughkeepsie, NY
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IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Poughkeepsie, NY
Almanac · Sunday, August 2
Red sky at night, sailor's delight.
Civil dawn
5:20 AM
Sunrise
1:51 AM
Daylight
14h 21m
Sunset
4:12 PM
Civil dusk
8:45 PM
Planting note
Sow fall peas. Start kale and collard seedlings for fall.
Poughkeepsie, NY
The moon
Waning Gibbous
84% illuminated
Moonrise
9:39 PM
Moonset
9:58 AM
In sign
♓︎ Pisces
Poughkeepsie, NY
Microseason
Aug 1–5

Night falls a minute earlier

celestial
Jan 159% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Poughkeepsie at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 19°F above the seasonal normal for this latitude
  • Last frost: April 26 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Aug 1–5
  • Planting window: Sow fall peas. Start kale and collard seedlings for fall.

ZIP codes: 12601, 12603, 12604

16-Day Forecast — Poughkeepsie

  1. Sun82°70°22%
  2. Mon84°68°53%
  3. Tue85°60°4%
  4. Wed75°62°30%
  5. Thu88°70°58%
  6. Fri89°70°51%
  7. Sat92°68°48%
  8. Sun94°69°32%
  9. Mon95°70°27%
  10. Tue84°61°14%
  11. Wed81°53°15%
  12. Thu75°62°39%
  13. Fri87°68°35%
  14. Sat79°71°31%
  15. Sun93°67°19%
  16. Mon89°61°19%

Forecast data from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).

Live wind & temperature near Poughkeepsie

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of August 2, 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.

SPC Convective Outlook

Storm Prediction Center — Poughkeepsie

SPC has placed Poughkeepsie in the Marginal Risk category for severe thunderstorms tomorrow.

  • TODAYTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
  • TOMORROWMRGLMarginal Risk
  • DAY 3TSTMGeneral Thunderstorms

Isolated severe storms possible. Limited threat for hail or damaging wind.

Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.

Sun & seasons in Poughkeepsie

Poughkeepsie sits in Dutchess County, where the year’s longest day runs 15h 12m of daylight and its shortest just 9h 9m — a swing of +6h 4m between the June and December solstices. Clocks spring forward on Sunday, March 8, 2026 and fall back on Sunday, November 1, 2026.

New York, the state’s largest city, lies about 69 miles to the S. The nearest town Poughkeepsie tracks is Yonkers, roughly 52 miles to the S.

Air quality in Poughkeepsie’s county has held roughly steady since 2020; its cleanest year on record was 2023 (median AQI 33). See the full air-quality history for Poughkeepsie.

January 1–5: The year turns in silence.January 6–10: Ice thickens on still water.January 11–15: Shortest shadows lengthen.January 16–20: Pheasants begin to call.January 21–25: Springs begin to thaw.January 26–31: Chickadees announce dawn.February 1–5: East wind softens the frost.February 6–10: Sap begins to rise.February 11–15: First snowdrops appear.February 16–20: Red-winged blackbirds return.February 21–25: Rain begins to replace snow.February 26–28: Skunk cabbage pushes through ice.March 1–5: Ice withdraws from the reservoir.March 6–10: Crocuses open to weak sun.March 11–15: Peepers call from the marsh.March 16–20: Woodcocks spiral at dusk.March 21–25: Equinox — light overtakes dark.March 26–31: Forsythia opens along the fences.April 1–5: Cherry blossoms drift like snow.April 6–10: Warblers appear in the understory.April 11–15: Magnolias bloom and fall in a day.April 16–20: Dogwoods float above the forest.April 21–25: Lilacs perfume the evening.April 26–30: Last frost releases the garden.May 1–5: Warblers flood the Ramble.May 6–10: Tulip poplars light their candles.May 11–15: Shad run up the rivers.May 16–20: Roses open along the stoops.May 21–25: Firefly scouts appear at dusk.May 26–31: Strawberries ripen in the sun.June 1–5: Fireflies rise from the lawn.June 6–10: Elderflowers open in hedgerows.June 11–15: Solstice approaches — longest light.June 16–20: Honeysuckle sweetens the night.June 21–25: Solstice — the sun stands still.June 26–30: Lightning bugs drift through oaks.July 1–5: Cicadas claim the afternoon.July 6–10: Queen Anne's lace lines the roads.July 11–15: Thunder builds each afternoon.July 16–20: Corn reaches for the tassels.July 21–25: Dog days settle in the haze.July 26–31: Katydids begin their chorus.August 1–5: Night falls a minute earlier.August 6–10: Sunflowers face the morning.August 11–15: Goldenrod begins to bloom.August 16–20: Crickets pulse through warm nights.August 21–25: First cool morning surprises.August 26–31: Monarchs stage for flight.September 1–5: School buses reappear.September 6–10: Asters purple the roadsides.September 11–15: Hawk migration over the Hudson.September 16–20: Equinox — dark overtakes light.September 21–25: Apples hang heavy on the branch.September 26–30: Geese begin to chevron south.October 1–5: Witch hazel blooms as others fade.October 6–10: Maples begin to blaze.October 11–15: Frost paints the garden black.October 16–20: Oaks turn bronze and russet.October 21–25: Leaves rattle down the gutters.October 26–31: Clocks fall back — dusk at five.November 1–5: Ginkgos drop overnight.November 6–10: Last leaves cling stubbornly.November 11–15: Juncos arrive from the north.November 16–20: Bare branches reveal the sky.November 21–25: First flurries dust the rooftops.November 26–30: Woodsmoke curls through the block.December 1–5: Darkness settles before dinner.December 6–10: Holly and winterberry persist.December 11–15: Shortest day approaches.December 16–20: Ice begins to form at the edges.December 21–25: Solstice — the sun begins return.December 26–31: The year turns in silence.🌱February 14 — First skunk-cabbage spathes thaw their way up☀️March 20 — Spring equinox — day and night balance🌸April 5 — Cherry blossoms peak in the parks🐦May 10 — Warbler migration peaks along the coast✨May 25 — First fireflies scout the meadows at dusk🌞June 21 — Summer solstice — longest day🦗July 25 — Peak cicada chorus in the afternoons🌊August 18 — Warmest sea-surface temperatures of the year🍂September 22 — Autumn equinox — the slow turn❄️October 25 — First widespread frost in the suburbs🍁November 10 — Peak leaf color across the Hudson Valley🌙December 21 — Winter solstice — longest night

Microseason · August 1–5

Night falls a minute earlier

Sunset retreats perceptibly — daylight shortening speeds up.

Day 214 of 365 · Wedge 43 of 72

The solar year drawn as a wheel of 72 five-day windows. Each wedge is one microseason; the four colored arcs mark winter, spring, summer, and autumn; the small icons sit at notable phenological events. The crimson pointer creeps clockwise as the year turns.

Planting calendar

MonthPlantHarvest
January——
February——
March——
Aprillettuce, peas, spinach, radishes—
Maylettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Junetomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Julytomatoes, peppers, beans, squashtomatoes, beans, summer squash
August—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
Septemberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotstomatoes, beans, summer squash
Octoberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotswinter squash, tomatoes (last)
November——
December——

A year in weather

The year in Poughkeepsie tops out in July (~73°F) and dips lowest in January (~27°F), with October wettest at 4.6 inches and February driest at 2.8 inches.

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January27°3.5″7
February29°2.8″6
March37°3.5″6
April49°3.9″7
May60°3.5″9
June68°4.6″9
July73°4.5″7
August72°4.3″7
September64°4.6″6
October52°4.6″7
November42°3.5″6
December33°3.8″8

Regional context

By the nearest station's NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals, Poughkeepsie sees 27°F Januarys and 73°F Julys, a 46°F range, plus around 47.2 inches of precipitation across 84 days.

No season owns Poughkeepsie's rain: September reaches 4.6 inches across 5.9 days and February keeps 2.8 inches on 6.4, an even spread through Poughkeepsie's year. That lines Poughkeepsie up with places like Arlington, NY, Vassar College, NY and Marist College, NY, fed by overlapping storm tracks.

The cool-season window in Poughkeepsie starts at mid-April, when nights stop freezing — think kale, peas, spinach, and parsnips. Warm-soil crops in Poughkeepsie wait about two weeks past Poughkeepsie's last frost, once the soil warms. Poughkeepsie's window closes around mid-November as overnight lows return below freezing. In Poughkeepsie, low spots run 4-7°F colder than nearby slopes, nudging Poughkeepsie's frost dates a week.

Similar climates: Arlington, NY, Vassar College, NY, Marist College, NY, Fairview, NY, Highland, 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?
In Poughkeepsie, expect the last spring frost near mid-April; Poughkeepsie's first autumn frost comes around mid-November.
What is the rainy season in Poughkeepsie?
October is the wettest month in Poughkeepsie, about 4.6 inches on average; the year totals roughly 47 inches.
What is the warmest month in Poughkeepsie?
The warmest stretch in Poughkeepsie comes in July, around 73°F on average.
What is the coldest month in Poughkeepsie?
On average January is the chilliest month in Poughkeepsie, about 27°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Poughkeepsie?
Poughkeepsie's last frost (mid-April) cues hardy greens; in Poughkeepsie, hold heat-lovers two weeks past.
How many rainy days does Poughkeepsie get?
Poughkeepsie averages about 84 days with measurable rain or snow each year.
What hardiness zone is Poughkeepsie?
Poughkeepsie's hardiness zone tracks its winter low; with January near 27°F, check the USDA ZIP map for the exact zone.
What is the 10-day forecast for Poughkeepsie?
Poughkeepsie's extended outlook — daily high and low temperatures and precipitation chances for each upcoming day — is in the daily forecast above.
Will it rain this week in Poughkeepsie?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Poughkeepsie in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Poughkeepsie?
Current conditions for Poughkeepsie and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Poughkeepsie forecast updated?
The Poughkeepsie forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Poughkeepsie?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Poughkeepsie are in the Almanac section above, along with civil dawn, civil dusk, and day length. Day length is longest near the summer solstice and shortest near the winter solstice.
How accurate is the weather forecast for Poughkeepsie?
The next few days in Poughkeepsie's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

Poughkeepsie's warm-summer humid continental climate in New York pairs 27°F Januarys with 73°F Julys, 46°F apart across the seasons.

Across the year, Poughkeepsie collects about 47 inches of precipitation over roughly 84 days with measurable rain or snow.

The 46°F gap between Poughkeepsie's summer and winter, at 41.7°N, shapes Poughkeepsie's frost calendar.

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ZIP codes in Poughkeepsie

  • 12601
  • 12603
  • 12602

Climate normals from the Open-Meteo Climate API. Köppen approximation from NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Regions. See methodology for data sources, editorial rules, and corrections. Maintainer: Brian Tighe.