Weather in Schenectady, NY
Updated 2026-09-26 08:45 local time · ZIP codes 12302, 12303, 12304, 12305 + more
Overcast
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
Next hours
54°24% rain59°16% rain63°13% rain65°11% rain62°13% rain61°14% rain
65°18% rain63°18% rain61°16% rain59°16% rain
57°20% rain
56°39% rain3-day weather forecast
Weather details
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Today vs yesterday in Schenectady
Weather insights for today
There is a moderate rain chance, peaking near 39%.
It feels like 51°F with winds near 6 mph.
65°F, 11% rain chance and 11 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 23 mph.
Current temperature is 54°F, wind 6 mph, rain chance up to 39%.
UV index is 0.
Local weather characteristics in Schenectady
New York spans Atlantic coastal, inland valley, Great Lakes and mountain climates. Lake-effect snow, coastal storms and large upstate/downstate temperature differences are all common.
Schenectady is part of the Northeast weather region. The forecast point is near 42.81°N latitude and 73.94°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.
Schenectady weather today
Overcast and 54°F in Schenectady, NY. Today's high is 65°F with a 74% rain chance. Winds are around 6 mph with gusts near 20 mph. Relative humidity is 81%, pressure is 30.05 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Schenectady
Sunrise is at 06:47 AM and sunset is at 06:46 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Patchy rain nearby with a high near 54°F and a low near 51°F. The maximum rain chance is 94%.