Weather in Binghamton University, New York
Roses open along the stoops. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 17Overcast10%86°59°
- MondayMay 18Drizzle10%90°65°
- TuesdayMay 19Light Showers14%88°60°
- WednesdayMay 20Drizzle75%76°43°
- ThursdayMay 21Overcast—62°37°
- FridayMay 22Light Drizzle14%62°41°
- SaturdayMay 23Drizzle33%52°45°
- PM 2.5
- 4.4 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 4.6 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 1.9 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 86.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.0 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 9:43 AM
- Moonset
- 12:48 AM
- In sign
- ♊︎ Gemini
Roses open along the stoops
Binghamton University at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 6°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: April 29 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: 28 of 72, May 16–20
- Planting window: Direct sow okra, melons, and southern peas. Thin carrot rows.
Right now in the garden
Cool-season window is open
As of May 17, the cool-season window is open or about to open. Direct-sow peas, lettuce, spinach, radishes, and brassicas now. Hold off on warm-season crops until 1–2 weeks after the last spring frost (around May).
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
Binghamton University's warmest month is July (~69°F mean) and its coldest is January (~23°F). Rainfall peaks in June (4.7 inches) and bottoms out 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 University sits within a warm-summer humid continental climate region — a cohort that shares similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions across nearby cities.
Similar climates: New York, NY, Brooklyn, NY, Queens, NY, Manhattan, NY, Bronx, NY.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Binghamton University?
- Binghamton University'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 University?
- 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 University?
- July is typically warmest, averaging about 69°F.
- What is the coldest month in Binghamton University?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 23°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Binghamton University?
- 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 University get?
- Binghamton University averages about 87 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Binghamton University?
- Binghamton University'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 University, New York sits in a warm-summer humid continental climate zone. January means hover near 23°F while July averages 69°F — a 46°F seasonal swing.
Across the year, Binghamton University receives about 42 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 87 rainy days.
The rhythm of the year is set by latitude (42.1°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation — all of which shape what grows here, when frost is likely, and what the weather story looks like day to day.