Binghamton University, NY Climate

Binghamton University is located in Upstate New York, and as such it enjoys a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm, but not too hot, while the winters can be cold but tend to be mild overall. Spring and fall provide pleasant temperatures in between. On average, Binghamton receives around 37 inches of rain each year and usually has more sunny days than cloudy ones. The area is also known for its light snowfall during the winter months compared to other parts of the state. Overall, the climate at Binghamton University is ideal for those who appreciate all four seasons!

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Binghamton University is 6.2 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in New York.

9.1 Summer - 3.6 Winter

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Binghamton University, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Binghamton University, New York	United States
	40.7 in.	38.1 in.
	76.6 in.	27.8 in.
	158.2 days	106.2 days
	154 days	205 days
	79.5°	85.8°
	13.5°	21.7°
	6.2	7
	3.3	4.3
	1318 ft.	2443 ft.

Climate

YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Binghamton University with an average high temperature of 79.5°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in New York. In Binghamton University, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Binghamton University are August, July and June.

In Binghamton University, there are 3.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in New York.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Binghamton University with an average of 13.5°. This is colder than most places in New York.

In Binghamton University, there are 152.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in New York.

In Binghamton University, there are 9.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in New York.

Humidity in Binghamton University is generally quite low and comfortable. There are few days during the summer when the humidity becomes unpleasant. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are July, August and June.

June is the wettest month in Binghamton University with 4.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.4 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 29% of yearly precipitation and 20% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 40.7 inches in Binghamton University means that it is drier than most places in New York.

January is the rainiest month in Binghamton University with 15.8 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 11.1 rainy days. There are 158.2 rainy days annually in Binghamton University, which is rainier than most places in New York. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 76.6 inches in Binghamton University means that it is snowier than most places in New York. January is the snowiest month in Binghamton University with 20.3 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.