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Decks in Dexter: July highs average about 79°F; about 42 inches of rain fall a year.

Weather and your home

In Jefferson County, July highs average about 79°F and January lows about 10°F, with roughly 42 inches of rain a year. Long, cold winters put furnaces and pipes to the test.

Storms

Over the last 10 years the National Weather Service recorded damaging thunderstorm winds, floods and hailstorms in Jefferson County, with hail up to 1.75 inches across. After a storm, a quick roof and gutter check catches damage before it turns into a leak.

Homes here

The typical home in Jefferson County was built around 1953, about 73 years ago, and 65% were built before 1980. Homes that age often need updated wiring, plumbing and roofs.

Disaster history

Jefferson County has had 11 federal disaster declarations in the last 25 years, most often for hurricanes; the latest was Remnants Of Tropical Storm Debby (2024).

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Questions

Wood or composite?

Composite costs more up front and needs almost no care; pressure-treated wood is cheaper but needs sealing.

How often should a deck be inspected?

Once a year — loose boards, soft spots and wobbly railings are safety issues.

These are Jefferson County figures — more about homes in Watertown.

Nearby

Brownville · Glen Park · Chaumont · Sackets Harbor · Watertown · Black River · Evans Mills · Adams