What is today's weather forecast for Cortland, NY?

Today's forecast for Cortland shows a high of 57 degrees and a low of 28 degrees Fahrenheit. Showers likely, mainly after 4pm.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Cortland, NY?

The 7-day forecast for Cortland shows highs from 31 to 57 degrees and lows from 19 to 28 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 7 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Cortland, NY this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Cortland this week. Precipitation chances: Wednesday (70% chance), Thursday (70% chance), Friday (70% chance), Saturday (50% chance), Sunday (80% chance), Monday (40% chance), Tuesday (60% chance).

How accurate is the Cortland weather forecast?

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Cortland, NY Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

WEATHER ALERTS - Winter Weather Advisory

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

Switch to Metric Units

55°F
Feels Like 55°F

Humidity 82% Dew Point 50°F Wind SSW 5 MPH Barometer 29.61 in.

Solar Rad 270 w/m² Visibility 10 mi.

Report from a NOAA weather station 1.8 mi. W of central Cortland
at 2:15 PM Wed, Nov 26, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

WedNov 26

70%

ThuNov 27

20%

FriNov 28

70%

SatNov 29

SunNov 30

80%

MonDec 1

30%

TueDec 2

60%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures drop from 57°F to a low of 31°F, then recover to 31°F by week's end. Unsettled weather expected with snow likely on at least 7 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 4°F below the historical average for November-December. Normal highs for this period are around 41°F with lows around 26°F.

This Date in Weather History

1988 - Thunderstorms produced severe weather over the Central Gulf Coast States during the late morning and afternoon hours. Five tornadoes were reported in Mississippi, with the tornadoes causing a million dollars damage at Ruleville, and in Warren County. In Utah, the town of Alta was blanketed with 15 inches of snow overnight, and during the day was buried under another 16.5 inches of snow.

Cortland, NY 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Wednesday Nov 26

Day: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Night: A chance of showers, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Thursday Nov 27

Day: A slight chance of snow showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Friday Nov 28

Day: Snow showers likely, mainly before 4pm. Patchy blowing snow before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 33. West wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Night: Snow showers likely, mainly between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Nov 29

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.

Night: A chance of snow showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday Nov 30

Day: Snow showers likely before 1pm, then rain and snow showers. High near 38. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Night: Rain and snow showers likely before 1am, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Dec 1

Day: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Night: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday Dec 2

Day: Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

About Cortland, NY

Cortland is a city and the county seat of Cortland County, New York, United States. Known as the Crown City, Cortland is in New York's Southern Tier region. As of 2024, the estimated population of Cortland, New York, is 17,196, reflecting a decline of approximately 1.82% since the 2020 census, which recorded 17,515 residents. The city of Cortland, near the county's western border, is surrounded by the town of Cortlandville.

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