Question: How do the average temperatures in Syracuse change across the year, and which months are the coldest for students?

Average temperatures in Syracuse reach their lowest point in January, with an average temperature of 24.45°F, and remain cold throughout December (32.03°F) and February (27.31°F). Temperatures warm steadily through spring and peak in July, when the average temperature reaches 72.85°F. This confirms that the coldest period for students is December through February, while the warmest conditions occur in midsummer before temperatures drop again heading into the fall semester.

A month-by-month breakdown of Syracuse’s temperature patterns, highlighting typical average, high, and low conditions for students.

Question: What is the average monthly snowfall amount, and during which month are Syracuse students likely to experience the most snow?

Average snowfall in Syracuse peaks in January, when the city receives about 34 inches of snow on average. Snow totals remain high in December and February, creating a long winter season for students. From late spring through early fall, snowfall is close to zero, so most snow days are concentrated in the core winter months.

A month-by-month snapshot of Syracuse’s snowfall, highlighting which parts of the school year are snowiest and which months have little or no snow.

Question: How often does Syracuse experience blizzards, and what time of year are they most frequent?

Winter storm activity in Onondaga County is concentrated in the core winter months. December and February show the highest and nearly identical number of winter storm events, with January close behind. Storm frequency drops sharply after March, with only isolated storms occurring in early spring and none recorded from late spring through fall. Overall, the data indicate that the peak winter storm period spans December through February.

The bar chart shows that winter storms in Onondaga County occur almost entirely between December and March. February and December have the highest number of storms, followed by January. Storm activity drops sharply after March, with April showing only one event. This pattern reflects the region’s typical winter climate, where the most severe winter weather occurs in mid-winter.

Question: How many days per semester can Syracuse students typically expect snow, and which semester experiences more snow depth?

The boxplot displays the distribution of snow depth in Syracuse for both Fall and Spring semesters from 2005 to 2025. It shows that Fall has lower snow depths, with a median of around 0 inches, but there are several outliers. In contrast, Spring has a higher median snow depth at around 4 inches. Spring also shows more extreme outliers, reaching up to 25 inches. While both semesters experience snow depth, overall Spring semester has a higher accumulation.

A table of how many days during the past , on average, per semester students at Syracuse University can expect snow.

Question: Over the last 11 years has there been a decrease or increase in average wind speed in Syracuse?

The data indicates that wind speeds were generally higher during the earlier years, particularly from 2015 to 2017, with the most notable increases occurring between January and April. Towards the end of the year, wind speeds appear to stabilize, as shown by the tighter clustering of values, with each year exhibiting relatively similar measurements. Overall, while there is a slight downward trend in wind speed over time, the levels have remained fairly consistent.