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Ithaca, New York

Ithaca, NY, Downtown Historic District
U.S. National Historic Landmark

NRHP reference No.	05000018

Living through the seasons

Summers are the easier season. Winter comfort deserves a closer look.

Overall Comfort
Good

2.6 / 5

Average Summer High
79°F

Mild · 79°F

Days Above 90°F
2 days/year

Excellent

Summer Feel
Excellent

4.8 / 5

Average Winter Low
18°F / -8°C

Poor

Days Below Freezing
148 days/year

Poor

Winter Feel
Poor

1 / 5

The shape of the year

Humidity, comfortable months, and sunshine help explain the annual rhythm.

Humidity
82%

Poor

Comfortable Months
5 months

Fair

Solar Exposure
1328 peak-sun hrs/yr

Poor

Air, allergies, and weather

Air quality and allergies shape day-to-day comfort. The best months and weather risks help with timing.

Air and allergies

Air Quality
Excellent

4.9 / 5

Allergy Levels
Poor

Current AQI

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Current PM2.5

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Timing and weather

Long-Term Fine-Particle Pollution
4.9 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average

Excellent · 4.9 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average

Best Months
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Toughest Months
Feb, Jan, Dec
Heat Risk
Low

Very Good

Drought Risk
Low
Weather Volatility
Moderate

3.2 / 5

Sources & methodology

Climate comfort helps estimate how practical daily life may feel across the year, especially for heat, humidity, cold, and seasonal constraints.

Seasonal timing, health conditions, air conditioning, air quality, and elevation can change the lived experience.

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