Climate
The climate of Westchester County is somewhat colder than that of the city. Sometimes temperatures are as much as 15 degrees Fahrenheit colder than those of the city. Winters are cold throughout the county and summers are hot inland but rather cool towards the coast. Rainfall is plentiful and in some areas reaches over 45 inches. Snowfall is much more common in Westchester than in the city. With the exception of the southwest of the county, snowfall is often between 40 and 60 inches - even by the coast. In January, less dense areas have a low of 16-18 and a high of 30-34 while dense areas like Yonkers and White Plains have a low of 20-25 and a high of 35-40. In the summer, this effect is much milder. Coastal areas (Mamaroneck, New Rochelle, Rye, Port Chester) will have highs 80-83 and lows 62-66 while inland highs will be 84-86 and lows will be 60-66. Wind is heavy, especially by the coast.
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