Albion, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Orleans County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,495
Population
1,882/sq mi density
$45,474
Median Income
$26,164 per capita
$81,300
Home Value
$211,551 Zillow
$914
Median Rent
40.8% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$45,474 median income, 10.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,300 home value, $914/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Albion experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. The area receives 67.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 522 ft (159 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,882/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2460°N, 78.1902°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Orleans County County |
| Nearest Airport | Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (ROC) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 17.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.7 in |
Albion has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 25°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (2.3").