Binghamton University, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Broome County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
6,921
Population
8,873/sq mi density
46°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Binghamton University experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. The area receives 86.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 959 ft (292 m) |
| Area | 342.5 sq mi (887.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,873/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0891°N, 75.9685°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Broome County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ithaca Tompkins International (ITH) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 57.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.1 in |
Binghamton University has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.4").