Syracuse, NY Weather
Syracuse hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 68°F (20°C) is about 11°F (6°C) below the typical August high of 79°F (26°C).
Current conditions in detail
Syracuse weather tomorrow (Tuesday, August 18)
Tomorrow in Syracuse looks overcast, with a high of 50° and an overnight low of 47°. Precipitation chance is modest at 31%. Winds top out near 20 mph, and the UV index reaches 7 (high).
Syracuse 14-day forecast
About the weather in Syracuse
Located in New York, United States, Syracuse experiences a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold, often snowy winters. Afternoon temperatures peak near 82°F (28°C) in July and dip to about 33°F (0°C) in January, with around 51.4 inches (1305 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Syracuse weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 82°F (28°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 33°F (0°C)
- Record high: 97°F (36°C) · Record low: -19°F (-28°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: October (14 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (11.9 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid continental - warm summers and cold, often snowy winters
- Snow: about 37 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 82°F (28°C) and overnight lows stay near 64°F (18°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 33°F (0°C) and lows around 19°F (-7°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 97°F (36°C) and dropped as low as -19°F (-28°C).
Rain, sun and snow
October is usually the wettest month. It brings about 5.5 inches (139 mm) of rain over 14 days, while February is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.9 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 37 days in a typical year, mostly from November through April.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Syracuse stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 56°F (13°C) and nights around 37°F (3°C); expect showers on roughly 42 days across the season, plus around 8 snowy days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Syracuse is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 79°F (26°C) and nights around 62°F (17°C); expect showers on roughly 43 days across the season.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Syracuse is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 61°F (16°C) and nights around 46°F (8°C); expect showers on roughly 39 days across the season, plus around 4 snowy days.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Syracuse brings deep cold, with daytime highs averaging 36°F (2°C) and nights around 22°F (-6°C); expect showers on roughly 46 days across the season, plus around 25 snowy days. Wind makes those temperatures feel harsher than they sound - pair the forecast winds with the wind speed converter to judge conditions on exposed skin.
Average temperatures in Syracuse by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33° | 19° | 15 | 3.7 in | 4.1 h/day | 75% |
| February | 36° | 19° | 14 | 3.6 in | 5.4 h/day | 72% |
| March | 44° | 26° | 14 | 3.8 in | 6.6 h/day | 69% |
| April | 56° | 37° | 15 | 4.7 in | 8.0 h/day | 69% |
| May | 69° | 49° | 13 | 3.8 in | 10.2 h/day | 69% |
| June | 76° | 58° | 14 | 4.8 in | 11.1 h/day | 71% |
| July | 82° | 64° | 14 | 4.9 in | 11.9 h/day | 74% |
| August | 79° | 64° | 15 | 4.9 in | 11.0 h/day | 77% |
| September | 74° | 57° | 11 | 3.6 in | 9.4 h/day | 77% |
| October | 62° | 47° | 14 | 5.5 in | 6.6 h/day | 76% |
| November | 48° | 35° | 14 | 3.8 in | 5.1 h/day | 75% |
| December | 39° | 27° | 17 | 4.4 in | 3.8 h/day | 78% |