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When To Go

Syracuse’s continental climate brings warm, humid summers and the surrounding lakes bring freezing snowy winters. Summer temperatures usually peak in the mid-20s C (mid- to high 70s F) and the rain can reach 8-9 cm (3.1-3.5 inches). Spring and fall are brief and pleasant with just over 8 cm (3.1 inches) of rain during these months and chilly temperatures. Temperatures begin to drop to freezing in November and stay in the negative numbers through March. Syracuse is known for its plentiful winter snow, which can accumulate up to 30 cm (11.8 inches) each year. While there have been a few blizzards over the years in Syracuse, the snow usually falls steadily over the course of several days. On average, there are 14-17 snowy days per month from December to February. It is also a rainy city during other seasons.

• June through September: 25-26°C (77-79°F)
• November through March: 0 to -6°C (32-21°F)
• Snows 30 cm (11.8 inches) annually; rain 101 cm (39.8 inches)

Getting There

You can drive into Syracuse using several different routes, but most people will use US Highways 11 or 20 and Interstates 81, 90, 481 and 690, depending on the direction from which you are travelling. The best way to get around Syracuse is by car as well. You can also use bus or train transportation into this city as both modes service the William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center. You can use Megabus for routes from Rochester, New York City, Buffalo, Buffalo Airport, Philadelphia and Toronto. Greyhound offers service from many cities in the US and Canada as well. The Syracuse International Airport is the closest airport, but you may also fly into Buffalo and take the bus or rent a car for that last leg of your trip.

• Drive: Interstates 81, 90, 481, 690; Hwy 11 or 20
• Bus: Megabus, Greyhound
• Air: Syracuse International Airport

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