About Elmira, NY's Climate & Weather History

Elmira, in New York, United States, is home to roughly 28,200 people in the Eastern Time Zone at 42.1°N latitude.

In 2025, Elmira recorded an average annual temperature of 50°F — about 1.5°F above the 30-year normal of 48°F. The hottest day reached 96°F in July; the coldest was -8°F in January. Total precipitation was 34 inches (near normal). The wettest month was May.