Binghamton, New York Weather
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Binghamton weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 5Overcast——86°56°—
- SaturdayJun 6Rain66%0.10″86°62°0°
- SundayJun 7Light Drizzle63%—69°56°-17°
- MondayJun 8Clear——79°47°+10°
- TuesdayJun 9Overcast——85°53°+6°
- WednesdayJun 10Overcast23%—83°59°-2°
- ThursdayJun 11Overcast27%—79°60°-4°
AQI 34 (Good), driven by PM2.5. AQI down 31 over the last 6 hours — air quality is improving sharply. PM2.5 at 14.1 µg/m³ (AQI 60) with a 1.00 fine-to-coarse ratio and 1 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.
OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
What's driving it
PM × Wind × Precip
PM2.5 at 14.1 µg/m³ (AQI 60) with a 1.00 fine-to-coarse ratio and 1 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.
- PM2.5/PM10
- 1.00
- Wind
- calm
- Recent rain
- 0h in last 6h
- Pattern
- stagnant smoke
Trends
Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.
Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
The higher the clouds, the finer the weather.
- Moonrise
- 4:08 AM
- Moonset
- 2:03 PM
- In sign
- ♒︎ Aquarius
Fireflies rise from the lawn
Binghamton at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 15°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: April 29 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: Jun 1–5
- Planting window: Harvest spring lettuce before it bolts. Sow heat-tolerant greens.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of June 5, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.
SPC Convective Outlook
Storm Prediction Center — Binghamton
SPC has placed Binghamton in the Slight Risk category for severe thunderstorms tomorrow.
- TODAYNONENo severe risk
- TOMORROWSLGTSlight Risk
- DAY 3MRGLMarginal Risk
Scattered severe storms possible. A few tornadoes, hail, and damaging wind gusts possible.
Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | — | — |
| April | — | — |
| May | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash, fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | — | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | — | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
July brings Binghamton's warmest temperatures (~69°F mean) while January delivers the coldest (~23°F). Rainfall reaches its peak in June (4.7 inches) and drops to its lowest point in February (2.4 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23° | 2.6″ | 6 |
| February | 25° | 2.4″ | 6 |
| March | 32° | 3.0″ | 7 |
| April | 45° | 3.6″ | 8 |
| May | 56° | 3.8″ | 8 |
| June | 64° | 4.7″ | 8 |
| July | 69° | 3.8″ | 8 |
| August | 67° | 4.1″ | 7 |
| September | 60° | 4.0″ | 6 |
| October | 49° | 3.8″ | 7 |
| November | 38° | 3.1″ | 7 |
| December | 28° | 3.1″ | 7 |
Regional context
Binghamton falls within a warm-summer humid continental climate region. This classification groups the city with nearby areas that share similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions.
Similar climates: New York, NY, Brooklyn, NY, Queens, NY, Manhattan, NY, Bronx, NY.
Naturalist notes
Red-winged blackbirds return to Binghamton's wetlands in early March, their distinctive calls marking winter's retreat.
Sugar maples begin their sap run when March temperatures alternate between freezing nights and warming days.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Binghamton?
- Binghamton's last spring frost typically falls around mid-May, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-October.
- What is the rainy season in Binghamton?
- June is the wettest month with about 4.7 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 42 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Binghamton?
- July is typically warmest, averaging about 69°F.
- What is the coldest month in Binghamton?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 23°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Binghamton?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be sown around the last spring frost (mid-May); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Binghamton get?
- Binghamton averages about 87 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Binghamton?
- Binghamton's USDA hardiness zone is determined by its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Binghamton, New York experiences a warm-summer humid continental climate zone. January temperatures typically hover near 23°F while July averages 69°F, creating a 46°F seasonal swing.
Throughout the year, Binghamton receives about 42 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 87 rainy days.
Latitude (42.1°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation determine the rhythm of the year. These factors shape what grows here, when frost is likely, and what the weather story looks like day to day.