Weather Planner: Thursday, July 9, 2026

finger lakes weather forecast thursday july 9 2026 cumulus clouds grow in the sky above Cayuga Lake and one of its hilly shorelines.
Photo by Leah Shafer, Cayuga Lake

Weather Planner: Thursday, July 9, 2026

Thursday will see slightly warmer temperatures than Wednesday with highs in the mid and upper 80s. It will feel a bit muggy with dewpoints in the mid and upper 60s. Most of the day will be dry, but a few isolated showers and storms may pop up during the late afternoon and early evening hours. Many areas will see little to no rain. Thursday night will be partly to mostly cloudy with a stray shower and temperatures in the upper 60s and low 70s. Winds will be light throughout the day and night.

Early Morning (3-7 AM)

Just a few clouds.

No precipitation is expected.

Southwest winds around 5 mph.

Temperatures in the mid and upper 60s.

Morning (7-11 AM)

Sunny with a few clouds.

No precipitation is expected.

Southwest winds around 5 mph.

Temperatures rising to the mid and upper 70s with a few low 80s.

Midday (11 AM-1 PM)

Sun and clouds.

No precipitation is expected.

Southwest winds around 5 mph.

Temperatures in the mid and locally upper 80s.

Afternoon (1-5 PM)

Sun and clouds.

No precipitation is expected.

Southwest winds around 5 mph, turning to the west late.

Temperatures in the mid and upper 80s. Urban areas may approach 90 degrees.

Late Afternoon (5-7 PM)

Sun and clouds.

A few pop-up, isolated showers and thunderstorms.

West winds around 5 mph.

Temperatures in the low and mid 80s.

Evening (7-11 PM)

Partly to mostly cloudy.

A few pop-up, isolated showers and thunderstorms.

Southwest winds around 5 mph.

Temperatures gradually fall to the low and mid 70s.

Overnight (11 PM-3 AM)

Partly to mostly cloudy.

Maybe a stray shower.

Southwest winds around 5 mph.

Temperatures in the upper 60s and low 70s.

Follow Meteorologist Drew Montreuil:
Meteorologist Drew Montreuil has been forecasting the weather in the Finger Lakes region since 2006 and has degrees in meteorology from SUNY Oswego (B.S. with Honors) and Cornell (M.S.). Drew and his wife have four young boys. When not working or playing with the boys, he is probably out for a run through the countryside.

  1. David Seager
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    Hi. Just wondered if you could include dew points. That would be helpful, as I like to take walks and it’s nice to know how to dress comfortably for the humidity. Also, deer fly forecasts would help!

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