Weather Planner: Thursday, August 13, 2026

finger lakes weather forecast thursday august 13 2026 smoke makes the blue sky hazy above owasco lake looking out toward the opposite shore
Photo by Meteorologist Drew Montreuil, Owasco Lake

Weather Planner: Thursday, August 13, 2026

Thursday will have a mix of sun and clouds with almost no chances for rain. Wildfire smoke high in the atmosphere will continue to create a hazy look but should dissipate late in the day. Air quality will only minor impacts. Temperatures will be in the same range as recent days around the upper 70s, as will dewpoints in the mid 60s. Partly cloudy to clear skies Thursday night will drop temperatures to the upper 50s and low 60s.

Humidity, Air Quality

Dewpoints: Moderate humidity with dewpoints in the mid 60s.

Air Quality Index: Wildfire smoke, mainly high in the atmosphere. Minor, localized impacts on surface air quality. Smoke decreases late.

 

Early Morning (3-7 AM)

Partly cloudy.

No precipitation is expected.

West winds around 5 mph.

Temperatures in the low and mid 60s.

Morning (7-11 AM)

Hazy (smoky) sunshine mixing with clouds.

No precipitation is expected.

Northwest winds 5-10 mph.

Temperatures rise to the low and mid 70s.

Midday (11 AM-1 PM)

Hazy (smoky) sunshine mixing with clouds.

No precipitation is expected.

Northwest winds around 10 mph.

Temperatures in the mid and upper 70s.

Afternoon (1-5 PM)

Hazy (smoky) sunshine mixing with clouds.

No precipitation is expected.

Northwest winds around 10 mph.

Temperatures in the mid and upper 70s with a few areas hitting 80 degrees.

Late Afternoon (5-7 PM)

Sun and clouds.

No precipitation is expected.

Northwest winds 5-10 mph.

Temperatures in the mid and upper 70s.

Evening (7-11 PM)

Partly cloudy.

No precipitation is expected.

Light and variable or calm winds.

Temperatures drop to the mid 60s.

Overnight (11 PM-3 AM)

Partly cloudy to mostly clear.

No precipitation is expected.

Light and variable or calm winds.

Temperatures in the upper 50s and low 60s.

Friday Preview

Sun and clouds. Very small chance for a stray afternoon shower. Highs in the mid and upper 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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