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Schenectady weather

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consensus of the three models

7-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split

Schenectady, NY is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 85°F) and coldest in Feb (lows around 22°F), with roughly 52 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Schenectady right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

Schenectady climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
37°
24°
Feb
42°
22°
Mar
47°
29°
Apr
60°
39°
May
72°
49°
Jun
79°
58°
Jul
85°
65°
Aug
79°
61°
Sep
75°
56°
Oct
64°
46°
Nov
49°
34°
Dec
38°
26°

Which forecast is most accurate in the US?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
Behind Apple Weather, Windy
88
/100rank #1
85±1.5°F96±1.2 mph8592% hitECMWF — European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
Behind Windy & many free apps
74
/100rank #2
82±1.8°F92±2.6 mph5374% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 40 cities. Lower error means a higher score. The apps you know (AccuWeather, Apple Weather, The Weather Channel) are built on these models.

Common questions

What's the weather in Schenectady today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Schenectady today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Schenectady today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Schenectady and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Schenectady?
No single model is always right. NWS, American, European each run their own physics, so we line all three up: when they agree the Schenectady forecast is reliable, and when they split you should expect surprises. See our tested US accuracy scoreboard for how the models compare.
What is the warmest month in Schenectady?
July is typically the warmest month in Schenectady, with average highs around 85°F.
How cold does Schenectady get?
The coldest month in Schenectady is February, when overnight lows average about 22°F.
How much rain does Schenectady get?
Schenectady sees roughly 52 in of precipitation a year, with July usually the wettest month.

The forecasts Americans check

The two biggest apps keep their model a secret, so we can't show their numbers, only link you to them. The National Weather Service is public, so its data sits right in the comparison above.

NWSNational Weather Service
Open model · shown above ✓AWAccuWeather
Closed model · open ↗↗TWCThe Weather Channel
Closed model · open ↗↗

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