Weather Planner: Wednesday, July 22, 2026

finger lakes weather forecast wednesday july 22 2026 a blanket of clouds with a few thin spots over one of the finger lakes as seen from the end with banks along both side extending to the horizon.
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Weather Planner: Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Low pressure will gradually pull away from the area on Wednesday. The morning will start cloudy with a few showers. Some breaks of sun will appear in the afternoon, but with a few more late showers possible. Breezy northwest winds will keep temperatures and humidity down. Skies will eventually clear Wednesday night, sending overnight lows well down into the 50s.

Humidity, Air Quality

Dewpoints: Low humidity—Dewpoints falling into the 50s.

Air Quality Index: No significant concerns: Mainly Level 1/Green/Good

Early Morning (3-7 AM)

Mostly cloudy.

A few scattered showers.

West winds around 10 mph.

Temperatures mainly in the low 60s with a few upper 50s in and around Cortland and Steuben counties.

Morning (7-11 AM)

More clouds than sun.

A few scattered showers.

West and northwest winds 10-15 mph.

Temperatures rising slowly to the low and mid 60s.

Midday (11 AM-1 PM)

More clouds than sun.

A shower or two.

Northwest winds around 15 mph.

Temperatures in the upper 60s and low 70s with a few cooler higher elevations.

Afternoon (1-5 PM)

Clouds, some sun.

No precipitation is expected.

Northwest winds around 15 mph.

Temperatures in the upper 60s and low 70s.

Late Afternoon (5-7 PM)

Clouds, some sun.

A few stray showers.

Northwest winds 10-15 mph.

Temperatures in the upper 60s and low 70s but starting to drop late.

Evening (7-11 PM)

Gradual clearing

Maybe an early shower.

Northwest winds 5-10 mph.

Temperatures dropping to 55-60 degrees.

Overnight (11 PM-3 AM)

Mostly clear.

No precipitation is expected.

West winds under 5 mph.

Temperatures drop to the low and mid 50s.

Thursday Preview

Lots of sun, lighter winds, low humidity, and highs in the mid 70s.

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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.

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