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Angola on the Lake, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Chautauqua County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,699 Population 666/sq mi density
$62,188 Median Income $37,793 per capita
$137,600 Home Value $210,346 Zillow
$1,188 Median Rent 34.7% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 259 sunny days/yr
429 Violent Crime/100K 2,298 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$62,188 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,600 home value, $1,188/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
429 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Angola on the Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.7 inches. The area receives 208.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation600 ft (183 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Population Density666/sq mi
Coordinates42.6550°N, 79.0522°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyChautauqua County County
Nearest AirportBuffalo Niagara International (BUF)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.7"
41% above US avg
Snowfall 208.3"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.05"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0453 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability70.3 / 100
Community Resilience89.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Feb 6, 2023.

Nov 26, 1999 14 km ESE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.8 117 km
Feb 6, 2023 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York M3.8 32 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 140 km
May 24, 2000 4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.1 128 km
May 8, 2018 14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada M3.0 120 km
May 25, 1995 3 km NW of Amherst, New York M3.0 42 km
Aug 4, 2004 30 km SSW of Cobourg, Canada M3.0 133 km
Jul 19, 2007 27 km S of Cobourg, Canada M3.0 137 km
Jun 16, 2004 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York M2.9 12 km
Jun 5, 2009 4 km SSE of Attica, New York M2.9 68 km
Mar 28, 2005 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada M2.8 76 km
Mar 8, 2008 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York M2.7 57 km
Dec 21, 2009 10 km NNE of Olcott, New York M2.7 91 km
Mar 15, 2022 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York M2.6 74 km
Mar 29, 2020 11 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.6 102 km
Sep 20, 2009 20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada M2.6 87 km
Jul 11, 2017 11 km NNW of Barker, New York M2.5 94 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 99 km
Dec 17, 1990 5 km SSE of Middleboro, Pennsylvania M2.5 118 km
Feb 13, 2014 34 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.5 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

107 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 4 fatalities, 40 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF3 71 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 73 km 2
Aug 19, 1970 EF3 14 km 0
Jun 20, 1969 EF3 85 km 0
Jul 24, 1967 EF3 41 km 0
May 15, 1961 EF3 72 km 0
Jul 10, 2024 EF2 15 km 0
Jul 28, 2022 EF2 59 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 98 km 0
Jul 20, 2017 EF2 19 km 0
Nov 14, 2011 EF2 59 km 0
Nov 14, 2011 EF2 38 km 0
Jul 24, 2010 EF2 55 km 0
Jul 24, 2010 EF2 59 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 85 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 66 km 0
Jun 13, 1994 EF2 49 km 0
Sep 3, 1993 EF2 93 km 0
Jul 12, 1992 EF2 34 km 0
Jul 30, 1987 EF2 37 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MOHAWK POOL (507 ac, 1994).

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 MOHAWK POOL 507 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 2.6 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.6 in
July 69°F (21°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in
September 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in Wettest
October 51°F (10°C) 3.4 in
November 40°F (5°C) 3.9 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.4 in

Angola on the Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.1").

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