<P> Annual precipitation is fairly even throughout the year across New York state . The Great Lakes region of New York sees the highest annual rain and snow amounts in New York state , and heavy lake - effect snow is common in both western and central New York in winter . In the hotter months , large , long - lived complexes of thunderstorms can invade the state from Canada and the Great Lakes , while tropical cyclones can bring rains and winds from the southwest during the summer and fall . Hurricane impacts on the state occur once every 18 -- 19 years , with major hurricane impacts every 70 -- 74 years . An average of ten tornadoes touch down in New York annually . </P>
<P> Annual precipitation is fairly even throughout the year across New York state . The Great Lakes region of New York sees the highest annual rain and snow amounts in New York state , and heavy lake - effect snow is common in both western and central New York in winter . In the hotter months , large , long - lived complexes of thunderstorms can invade the state from Canada and the Great Lakes , while tropical cyclones can bring rains and winds from the southwest during the summer and fall . Hurricane impacts on the state occur once every 18 -- 19 years , with major hurricane impacts every 70 -- 74 years . An average of ten tornadoes touch down in New York annually . </P>
when does it rain the most in new york
when does it rain the most in new york
The Great Lakes region
The Great Lakes region