Weather in Binghamton, New York
Roses open along the stoops. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 17Overcast19%86°57°
- MondayMay 18Drizzle—91°63°
- TuesdayMay 19Light Showers14%88°60°
- WednesdayMay 20Drizzle75%76°44°
- ThursdayMay 21Overcast—62°38°
- 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 at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 8°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
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.