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Rapids

Rapids is a village in New York, United States. It has a population of about 1,584 (2020). The climate is classified as hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.

Now38°F
Best timeMay–Jun · Sep
Population1,584
Local time08:52
43.10° N, 78.64° WElevation 591 ftUTC−4 · Eastern Daylight Time
The year in Rapidsweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec53October
October: high / low61° / 42°
Rain this month92mm
Best timeMay–Jun · Sep

Best: May–Jun · Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Rapids at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jun · Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month82°F

Average high in July

Coolest month18°F

Average low in January

Wettest monthOctober

92 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

64 mm of rain

Monuments nearby10+

within 9.5 km

Weather in Rapids

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
38°F

Sunny · wind 8 km/h · humidity 86%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct55°35°
Wed28 Oct65°38°
Thu29 Oct69°46°8.1 mm
Fri30 Oct58°42°
Sat31 Oct58°38°
Sun1 Nov65°44°
Mon2 Nov66°41°
Tue3 Nov62°51°10.1 mm
Wed4 Nov66°56°18.3 mm
Thu5 Nov68°56°19.1 mm

When to go to Rapids

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score132123396563546069531713
High33°35°44°57°69°78°82°80°74°61°49°38°
Low18°18°25°35°47°56°61°60°52°42°33°24°
Rain (mm)74647287929599921049210090
Wet days151212151415151312161416

What's on in Rapids

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Rapids

All monuments

Outdoors around Rapids

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Big BridgeViewpoints
0.4 km
Glen Oak Golf CourseGolf courses
3.6 km
Willowbrook Golf CourseGolf courses
4.1 km
Pendleton Guard GateViewpoints
4.9 km

Nature around Rapids

Nature in United States

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of United States seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Rapids

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Rapids

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Rapids

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Rapids from above

Getting to Rapids

Buffalo Niagara International AirportBUF
19 km
Niagara Falls International AirportIAG
25 km
Niagara District AirportYCM
44 km
Buffalo-DepewRailway station
22 km

Places near Rapids

Places with a climate like Rapids

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Rapids?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Rapids.
What is the hottest month in Rapids?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F and lows of 61°F.
What is the coldest month in Rapids?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 33°F and lows of 18°F.
What is the rainiest month in Rapids?
October is the wettest month with about 3.6 in of precipitation on 16 wet days.