Syracuse sets heat record, expectations of additional days above 90 degrees
The upcoming weekend in Syracuse, NY, is expected to bring cooler temperatures compared to the sweltering heat experienced earlier this week. According to weather forecasts, the second half of August will see a cooling trend, with temperatures generally below normal for this time of year.
The weather service's predictions suggest that daytime highs will mostly be in the upper 70s to low 80s °F and lows around the 50s to 60s °F. This is a significant drop from the mid to upper 80s °F daytime temperatures that are usually expected in August.
The 14-day outlook ending August 30 suggests a continuation of this cooling pattern. Recent weather, including cloudy skies, overcast, and occasional light rain showers, supports this trend.
Wednesday's high could reach 90 degrees again, but the temperatures in the 90s that were recorded earlier this week are expected to return for the weekend. By the weekend, high temperatures in Syracuse are expected to be in the mid to upper 80s.
The cold front moving through late in the day could provide some relief from the heat and bring some rain. However, only about a quarter of an inch of rain is expected from this front.
Today, the temperature in Syracuse reached 95 degrees, tying the record for August 12 set in 1944. This reading also ties the highest temperature recorded in 2025 so far. The reading of 95 degrees was recorded at 3:03 p.m.
It's worth noting that today marks the 16th day in 2025 that the temperature in Syracuse, New York, has reached at least 90 degrees. This is more than the typical 10 such days.
Official measurements for Syracuse are taken at Hancock International Airport. Despite the upcoming weekend's cooler temperatures, the second half of August is predicted to be cooler than normal, with intermittent clouds and rain showers.
In conclusion, the second half of August 2025 in Syracuse, NY, is expected to be slightly cooler and somewhat wetter compared to normal August temperatures. Residents can look forward to cooler temperatures and occasional rain showers in the coming days.
Weather forecasting for the second half of August in Syracuse, NY, predicts a cooling trend, with temperatures generally below normal for this time of year. The weather service's predictions suggest that daytime highs will mostly be in the upper 70s to low 80s °F and lows around the 50s to 60s °F, a significant drop from the usual mid to upper 80s °F temperatures in August.
