Opening day of 2024 New York State Fair likely to be the coolest in 37 years

Rain and cool temperatures at Day 2 of the NY State Fair

Day 2 of the New York State Fair, Rain and cool kept early attendance down in the first part of day. Fair goers with umbrellas still walked restaurant , many headed to the animal shed. Aug. 24, 2024. Dennis Nett | dnett@syracuse.com

Syracuse, N.Y. — If you’re a die-hard fan of opening day of the New York State Fair, you’ll probably want to pack a jacket and umbrella on Wednesday.

The high temperature is expected to be 64 degrees Wednesday afternoon. The fair hasn’t seen an opening day that cool since 1987. Normal temperature for Aug. 21 is 80 degrees.

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