Binghamton, NY – Drivers and residents across Binghamton are waking up to hazy, smoky skies Thursday morning as wildfire smoke continues to limit visibility and air quality. Areas of patchy fog will also develop before clearing by mid-morning, paving the way for a hot, sunny stretch expected to last through early next week.
According to the National Weather Service in Binghamton, air quality may remain a concern Thursday, especially for those with respiratory conditions. Smoke and fog will thin by 8 a.m., but temperatures will quickly rise, hitting 85°F by the afternoon. Friday brings even more sunshine and a high near 87°F, with winds shifting from calm to light out of the south.
The real heat arrives this weekend. Saturday and Sunday will be mostly clear and dry, with temperatures climbing into the low 90s—posing heat stress risks for outdoor workers, athletes, and vulnerable populations. Anyone planning outdoor events should hydrate, seek shade, and check air quality updates before heading outside. Overnight lows will offer limited relief, hovering in the mid-60s.
Looking ahead, the warm pattern holds into Monday and Tuesday before a chance of thunderstorms returns by midweek. Residents should stay alert for updated air quality advisories and heat alerts, especially as smoke continues to drift across the region.
Five Day Forecast for Binghamton, NY:
- Friday: Sunny, high 87°F, light south wind
- Saturday: Mostly clear, high 91°F, low 62°F
- Sunday: Sunny, high 91°F, low 67°F
- Monday: Sunny and hot, high 92°F, low 67°F
- Tuesday: Sunny and hot, high 93°F; partly cloudy overnight, chance of storms by Wednesday
