Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. The area receives 86.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36. The city sits at an elevation of 959 feet.
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)
Sunny Days
246 days/yr
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
Annual Rainfall42.0"
11% above US avg
Snowfall86.5"
Wettest Month (Jun)3.98"
Driest Month (Feb)2.48"
Air Quality
AQI Median
36.0
Rating
Good
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)
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M4.0.
Jun 17, 1991
7 km NE of Worcester, New York
M4.0
122 km
5 km
Feb 3, 2001
6 km W of Bath, New York
M3.2
121 km
0 km
Jun 10, 2025
10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania
M2.8
83 km
8 km
Feb 27, 2008
2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York
M2.7
148 km
6 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 1.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
1985
Gloria
Category 1
86 mph
263 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
165 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 6 fatalities, 80 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998
EF3
53 km
26.0 mi
2
May 31, 1998
EF3
87 km
5.0 mi
0
May 31, 1998
EF3
15 km
62.0 mi
0
May 2, 1983
EF3
47 km
2.0 mi
0
May 2, 1983
EF3
59 km
15.0 mi
0
Aug 30, 1955
EF3
83 km
1.0 mi
0
Apr 22, 2023
EF2
92 km
10.0 mi
0
Jun 13, 2018
EF2
95 km
2.9 mi
0
Jun 13, 2018
EF2
72 km
5.2 mi
0
Feb 25, 2017
EF2
95 km
12.5 mi
0
Jul 8, 2014
EF2
73 km
6.7 mi
0
Apr 28, 2011
EF2
54 km
7.4 mi
0
Apr 27, 2011
EF2
61 km
0.9 mi
0
Jul 23, 2010
EF2
68 km
25.7 mi
0
May 16, 2009
EF2
71 km
5.7 mi
0
May 31, 1998
EF2
66 km
1.0 mi
0
Sep 18, 1991
EF2
50 km
4.0 mi
0
Aug 28, 1990
EF2
87 km
2.5 mi
0
Oct 14, 1989
EF2
49 km
2.0 mi
2
Aug 28, 1988
EF2
58 km
1.5 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: PENOBSCOT (2,091 acres, 2009).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2009
PENOBSCOT
2,091
100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
23°F (-5°C)
2.6 in
Coldest
February
24°F (-4°C)
2.5 in
Driest
March
33°F (1°C)
3.0 in
April
44°F (7°C)
3.5 in
May
56°F (13°C)
3.7 in
June
64°F (18°C)
4.0 in
Wettest
July
69°F (21°C)
3.7 in
Warmest
August
68°F (20°C)
3.5 in
September
60°F (16°C)
3.7 in
October
49°F (10°C)
3.2 in
November
39°F (4°C)
3.5 in
December
28°F (-2°C)
3.0 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 39.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.5").
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