Historical weather data, all-time temperature records, and monthly climate averages for Elmira, NY. Explore typical weather conditions by week for trip planning, and see how today compares to the historical record.
April 4th in Elmira splits the difference between winter and spring — expect a high around 53° and a low dipping to freezing. The date has seen wild swings over 130 years of records, from a scorching 83° in 1963 down to a bitter 16° in 1954. There's a 42% chance of rain today, though snow is nearly off the table at just 3%.
Elmira's weather has a serious range — 131 degrees separates its all-time high of 107° (September 3, 1953) from its all-time low of -24° (January 5, 1904). The wettest single day on record dumped 4.56 inches on September 8, 2011, while a February storm in 1914 buried the city under 24 inches of snow in one day.
Summer is the sweet spot in Elmira, with highs peaking around 84-85° in mid-July — ideal if you're planning a visit. Winter is a different story: late January through early February averages just 33° for a high, and the cold lingers well into March. If you're trying to dodge rain, avoid late June through early July, when weekly precipitation averages nearly an inch.