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.
This Afternoon
60°F
Chance Rain Showers
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
7-day forecast for Paul Smiths
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 60°F | Chance Rain Showers | 7 mph SW | 35% |
| Tonight | 49°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy | 9 mph SW | 22% |
| Wednesday | 73°F | Mostly Sunny | 7 mph SW | 4% |
| Wednesday Night | 50°F | Mostly Cloudy | 6 to 9 mph S | 14% |
| Thursday | 67°F | Rain Showers | 7 to 10 mph SW | 97% |
| Thursday Night | 45°F | Chance Rain Showers | 2 to 6 mph SW | 40% |
| Friday | 59°F | Chance Rain Showers | 3 mph W | 25% |
| Friday Night | 39°F | Chance Light Rain | 2 mph NE | 44% |
| Saturday | 51°F | Chance Light Rain | 1 to 5 mph N | 47% |
| Saturday Night | 33°F | Chance Light Rain | 5 mph W | 47% |
| Sunday | 46°F | Chance Light Rain | 5 to 8 mph W | 35% |
| Sunday Night | 29°F | Chance Rain And Snow | 5 mph W | 33% |
| Monday | 45°F | Chance Rain And Snow | 6 to 10 mph W | 42% |
| Monday Night | 28°F | Chance Rain And Snow | 8 mph SW | 42% |
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 Nov 4, 2026.