Binghamton, N.Y. – Summer ends on a crisp note as cool air surges into New York starting Labor Day, dropping nighttime temperatures into the 50s by midweek. Drivers on I-81 and local roadways should prepare for patchy fog in the early mornings, especially Tuesday and Wednesday, as fall-like air settles in.
According to the National Weather Service in Binghamton, sunshine dominates Labor Day with highs near 78, but a strong northwest flow ushers in cooler nights. By Tuesday morning, lows dip into the low 50s, with some valleys across the Southern Tier bottoming out in the upper 40s.
The pattern follows a wider national trend. NOAA’s 6-to-10-day outlook shows much of the Midwest and Northeast running below normal as September begins. For New York, that means crisp mornings, pleasant afternoons, and an early taste of autumn.
Sunday and Labor Day both remain sunny, making them ideal for barbecues, outdoor travel, or parades. However, cooler mornings may require a light jacket for early risers. By Thursday, rain chances return with scattered showers, reminding residents to keep umbrellas handy for late-week plans.
Residents should plan ahead: allow extra time on foggy commutes, dress in layers for cool mornings, and monitor updates for Thursday’s rain.
Cooler air sticks around through the week, and forecasters expect a prolonged stretch of near-fall weather into mid-September.
Five-Day Forecast for Binghamton, NY:
- Sunday: Sunny, high 76, low 49.
- Labor Day (Monday): Sunny, high 78, low 54.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 79, low 53. Patchy morning fog.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 79, low 57. Crisp night air.
- Thursday: Showers possible, high 75, low 52.
