Ithaca Gorges, NY

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Photomechanical print (postcard) : halftone, tinted Divided back. Image by Published for Rothschild Brothers, Ithaca by Miller Art Company, Brooklyn via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.

Today’s Forecast:

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66°F
High: 68° | Low: 53°
Current Temperature
Mostly Cloudy
Station: KITH
Observed at: 12:50 pm CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 9 mph | Humidity: 68%
This Afternoon:Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. North wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight:A slight chance of rain showers between midnight and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Northwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday:A slight chance of rain showers between 7am and 8am, then rain. Cloudy, with a high near 63. North wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Use Caution
  46 /100

Use Caution for hiking. High near 63°F. Rain forecast later today (91%). Light wind (13 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 47/100
Use Caution for hiking. High near 66°F. Risk of rain (38%). Light wind (6 mph).

🚲 Biking

Use Caution
  46 /100

Use Caution for biking. High near 63°F. Rain forecast later today (91%). Light wind (13 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 46/100
Use Caution for biking. High near 66°F. Risk of rain (38%). Light wind (6 mph).

🎪 Outdoor Events / Activities

Use Caution
  46 /100

Use Caution for outdoor events / activities. High near 63°F. Rain forecast later today (91%). Light wind (13 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 45/100
Use Caution for outdoor events / activities. High near 66°F. Risk of rain (38%). Light wind (6 mph).

About Ithaca Gorges

Ithaca Gorges is a New York destination for urban gorge walks, waterfalls, cycling links, parks, and snowy trail outings.

Make the Most of an Ithaca Gorges Day

Match the route, launch, facility, or turnaround time to precipitation, wind, temperature, visibility, water conditions, snow or ice, and seasonal access. Keep a shorter or more sheltered alternative ready.

Weather Tips for Ithaca Gorges

  • Check official access notices, alerts, trail or road conditions, and local forecasts before leaving.
  • Turn around before exposed ridges, cliffs, overlooks, or open ground become unsafe in thunder, high wind, ice, or poor visibility.
  • Bring layers, water, navigation, sun protection, and traction or flotation appropriate to the season and activity.
  • Allow extra time for traffic, limited winter daylight, lake-effect snow, freeze-thaw mud, and seasonal facility schedules.

Nearby Towns and Areas

This page can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:

  • Cascadilla Gorge
  • Fall Creek
  • Cornell Botanic Gardens
  • Six Mile Creek
  • Cayuga Lake

Plan Around the Conditions

Choose the safest version of an Ithaca Gorges day by matching the activity to current wind, precipitation, temperature, visibility, water or snow conditions, access, and daylight.

7-Day Forecast for Ithaca Gorges, NY

☁
66°F
High: 68° | Low: 53°
Current Temperature
Mostly Cloudy
Station: KITH
Observed at: 12:50 pm CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 9 mph | Humidity: 68%
Sat ☁
68° 53°
6%
Sun 🌧
63° 54°
91%
Mon 🌧
67° 55°
38%
Tue ☁
70° 53°
0%
Wed 🌧
75° 56°
17%
Thu 🌧
75° 57°
18%
Fri 🌧
73° 54°
32%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

68° Sat 63° Sun 67° Mon 70° Tue 75° Wed 75° Thu 73° Fri

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

53° Sat 54° Sun 55° Mon 53° Tue 56° Wed 57° Thu 54° Fri

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 100 Sat 93 Sun 95 Mon 100 Tue 100 Wed 100 Thu 95 Fri
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: September 26, 2026 7:31 pm CDT

Ithaca Gorges Weather by Season

Winter

Winter at Ithaca Gorges brings cold, shorter daylight, and periodic snow or ice. Snow and ice can support the listed winter activities, but conditions and access must be confirmed locally.

Spring

Spring is changeable, with rain, mud, snowmelt, rising water, and lingering ice in shaded or elevated terrain. Lower routes and developed facilities generally become usable before exposed, backcountry, or high-elevation areas.

Summer

Summer usually provides the broadest access, but heat, humidity, thunderstorms, crowds, and occasional wildfire smoke can alter plans. Start exposed outings early and keep a weather-safe turnaround point.

Fall

Fall brings cooler air, foliage crowds, shorter daylight, and increasing wind. Early snow or ice can reach northern and elevated areas while lower valleys and coastal destinations remain milder.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Annual average temperature: around 46–50°F, using the relevant local and elevation context.
  • Annual snowfall: commonly 45–80 inches, depending on elevation and lake-effect exposure.
  • Warmest months: July and August are normally warmest.
  • Coolest months: January is typically coolest, with February similarly cold in northern and elevated areas.
  • Wettest season: precipitation is distributed through the year, with late spring through summer often wettest from rain and thunderstorms.
  • Driest season: no season is reliably dry statewide; early fall often provides the most stable outdoor windows.
  • Best outdoor window: June through October for warm-season access, with midwinter best only where established winter recreation is supported.