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Poughkeepsie, New York Weather

Solstice approaches — longest light. Day 86 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

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

Poughkeepsie, NY
Saturday, June 13 at 4:21 AM
65
°
Overcast
Feels like
66°
Humidity
72%
Wind
3 mph
Sunrise
1:20 AM
Sunset
4:30 PM
Poughkeepsie, NY
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastPoughkeepsie, NY: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 64 to 88 degrees Fahrenheit.
L 64°H 88°
Poughkeepsie, NY
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jun 13
    Overcast
    —
    —
    88°64°—
  2. Sunday
    Jun 14
    Light Drizzle
    71%
    0.02″
    93°64°+5°
  3. Monday
    Jun 15
    Heavy Rain
    71%
    1.1″
    78°54°-15°
  4. Tuesday
    Jun 16
    Overcast
    —
    —
    79°51°+1°
  5. Wednesday
    Jun 17
    Light Showers
    32%
    0.13″
    83°56°+4°
  6. Thursday
    Jun 18
    Light Drizzle
    58%
    0.02″
    87°65°+4°
  7. Friday
    Jun 19
    Light Drizzle
    29%
    0.02″
    78°58°-9°
Poughkeepsie, NY
Next 24 hours · Mild now
HOT 90°55°75°95°12a6a12p6pnow 65°high 88°low 64°
Poughkeepsie, NY
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
NNW
337° · veering 180°
Direction
NNW
337°
Sustained
3
mph
Gust
11
mph
Peak 24h
25
avg 4
Beaufort · 1 · LIGHT AIR
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 4 · pk 25 @ 6:00p
01020MPHB1B2B3B4B5-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 185SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Light breeze veering 180° from the nnw.
Poughkeepsie, NY
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
1001.5
0.0 mb in 3h · steady · 29.57 inHg
Now
1001.5
mb
3h
0.0
mb
12h
+4.4
mb
24h
+3.3
mb
Regime · RAIN
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 997–1002
9909951000STORM|RAIN10051010RAIN|CHG1015CHG|FAIR10201025FAIR|DRY1030-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW1001.5996.71001.3
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Damp, unsettled regime — wet weather lingers nearby.
Poughkeepsie, NY
Air quality
34
AQI
Good
↓-8 in 6h

AQI 34 (Good), driven by Ozone. AQI down 8 over the last 6 hours (gradual decline). Ozone at AQI 36 now. With UV 3.3 peaking around 1 PM under clear skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 16 around 1 PM.

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

PM 2.5Good
3.3μg/m³
PM 10Good
4μg/m³
NO₂Good
6μg/m³
OzoneDRIVERModerate
77μg/m³
UV IndexLow
0.0

What's driving it

Ozone × UV × Sky

Ozone at AQI 36 now. With UV 3.3 peaking around 1 PM under clear skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 16 around 1 PM.

Present
AQI 36
UV peak
3.3 at 1 PM
Sky at peak
clear
Projected peak
AQI 16

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 TREND50100SATSUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISAT7-DAY PM2.5 TREND · μg/m³300
Poughkeepsie, NY
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
80%
MOSTLY CLOUDY
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
47.5mi
UNLIMITED
69 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
08:21 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
08:21 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 · Saturday, June 13
Cut your thistles before St. John, you will have two instead of one.
Civil dawn
4:47 AM
Sunrise
1:20 AM
Daylight
15h 10m
Sunset
4:30 PM
Civil dusk
9:06 PM
Planting note
Prune spring-blooming shrubs after flowers fade.
Poughkeepsie, NY
The moon
Waning Crescent
4% illuminated
Moonrise
3:30 AM
Moonset
7:34 PM
In sign
♉︎ Taurus
Poughkeepsie, NY
Microseason
Jun 11–15

Solstice approaches — longest light

plant
Jan 145% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Poughkeepsie at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 8°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
  • Last frost: April 26 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Jun 11–15
  • Planting window: Prune spring-blooming shrubs after flowers fade.

15-Day Forecast — Poughkeepsie

  1. Sat88°64°1%
  2. Sun93°64°71%
  3. Mon78°54°71%
  4. Tue79°51°4%
  5. Wed83°56°32%
  6. Thu87°65°58%
  7. Fri78°58°29%
  8. Sat81°50°6%
  9. Sun78°57°15%
  10. Mon67°53°23%
  11. Tue82°50°18%
  12. Wed82°52°20%
  13. Thu85°57°32%
  14. Fri72°61°35%
  15. Sat79°55°32%

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

Live wind & temperature near Poughkeepsie

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of June 13, 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 Slight Risk category for severe thunderstorms tomorrow.

  • TODAYNONENo severe risk
  • TOMORROWSLGTSlight Risk
  • DAY 3NONENo severe risk

Scattered severe storms possible. A few tornadoes, hail, and damaging wind gusts possible.

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.

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 · June 11–15

Solstice approaches — longest light

Sunrise before 5:30 AM; sunset nearly 8:30 PM.

Day 164 of 365 · Wedge 33 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?
Day length in Poughkeepsie peaks around the June solstice — earliest sunrise and latest sunset — and is shortest near the December 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.