Paul Smiths, NY Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Paul Smiths, a community in Franklin County, New York.
Overnight
51°F
Patchy Fog
Patchy fog. Mostly clear, with a low around 51. West wind around 6 mph.
7-day forecast for Paul Smiths
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight | 51°F | Patchy Fog | 6 mph W | 0% |
| Tuesday | 78°F | Patchy Fog then Sunny | 3 to 7 mph W | 0% |
| Tuesday Night | 55°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph SW | 0% |
| Wednesday | 82°F | Sunny | 2 to 6 mph S | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 62°F | Mostly Cloudy | 1 to 5 mph S | 10% |
| Thursday | 82°F | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 2 to 6 mph SW | 73% |
| Thursday Night | 62°F | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 3 mph SW | 73% |
| Friday | 79°F | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 2 to 7 mph SW | 67% |
| Friday Night | 59°F | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 0 to 3 mph SW | 67% |
| Saturday | 80°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 1 to 6 mph SW | 49% |
| Saturday Night | 60°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 3 mph SW | 48% |
| Sunday | 81°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 3 to 9 mph SW | 18% |
| Sunday Night | 60°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 to 8 mph SW | 35% |
| Monday | 78°F | Rain Showers Likely | 7 to 10 mph SW | 59% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Paul Smiths (44.433, -74.251). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Paul Smiths
Last spring frost
Jun 2
First fall frost
Sep 9
Growing season
97 days
Hardiness zone
4a
More local growing data for Paul Smiths: nearby ZIP 12976 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · New York frost dates
Nearby towns & communities
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Saranac Rgnl Ap, Ny (8.3 mi from Paul Smiths). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.