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Binghamton, NY Weather Oct. 22: Lows Near Freezing Thursday
Binghamton, NY – Residents across Central New York and the Southern Tier should prepare for another cold October night, with temperatures dropping into the upper 20s and middle 30s by early Thursday,
By Wesley Grant · 2026-10-21T19:35:30.754Z
Binghamton, NY – Residents across Central New York and the Southern Tier should prepare for another cold October night, with temperatures dropping into the upper 20s and middle 30s by early Thursday, Oct. 22, bringing near freezing conditions to several communities.
According to the National Weather Service in Binghamton, its Wednesday afternoon forecast shows overnight temperatures falling to around 32 degrees in Binghamton, with some locations across Central New York expected to dip below freezing.
Temperatures Drop Into the Upper 20s
The coldest conditions are forecast across portions of Central New York, particularly in communities where overnight temperatures could fall into the upper 20s.
Boonville is expected to reach approximately 27 degrees, while Cooperstown could drop to 28 degrees.
Cortland, Norwich and Delhi are forecast near 29 degrees, while Bath could fall to around 30 degrees.
Other expected overnight lows include 31 degrees in Ithaca, 33 in Elmira, 34 in Syracuse and 31 in Utica.
Binghamton is forecast to reach approximately 32 degrees by Thursday morning.
These temperatures could create favorable conditions for frost or localized freezing, particularly in colder inland and rural locations.
Cold Conditions Extend Into Pennsylvania
The chilly weather will also affect northeastern Pennsylvania, where temperatures are expected to approach freezing overnight.
Montrose and Towanda could reach approximately 30 degrees, while Scranton is forecast near 33 degrees.
Wilkes Barre could remain slightly warmer at 36 degrees, with Hazleton near 35 degrees.
Residents with sensitive outdoor plants may want to take precautions against the cold, especially in areas where temperatures are forecast below 32 degrees.
Motorists heading out early Thursday should also prepare for a chilly start, particularly in valleys and higher elevation communities.
The National Weather Service encourages residents to check location specific forecasts at weather.gov/bgm for the latest temperature updates and any applicable frost or freeze alerts.