Apalachin, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Tioga County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
2,076 Population 721/sq mi density
$79,919 Median Income $46,685 per capita
$160,800 Home Value $241,839 Zillow
$871 Median Rent 22.9% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$79,919 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,800 home value, $871/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Apalachin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. The area receives 86.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.7°F
12% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation827 ft (252 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density721/sq mi
Coordinates42.0638°N, 76.1568°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyTioga County County
Nearest AirportIthaca Tompkins International (ITH)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.0"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 86.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.69"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.41"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score59.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability48.1 / 100
Community Resilience73.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 137 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 107 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Gloria (1985, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1985 Gloria Category 1 278 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

167 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 7 fatalities, 82 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF3 50 km 2
May 31, 1998 EF3 1 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 43 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 32 km 0
Aug 30, 1955 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 100 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 95 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 58 km 0
Feb 25, 2017 EF2 96 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 63 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 63 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 47 km 0
Jul 23, 2010 EF2 79 km 0
May 16, 2009 EF2 76 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 77 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 61 km 0
Aug 28, 1990 EF2 76 km 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF2 58 km 2
Aug 28, 1988 EF2 55 km 0
Jul 6, 1984 EF2 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PENOBSCOT (2,091 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 PENOBSCOT 2,091 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 26°F (-4°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 3.1 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
September 62°F (17°C) 4.0 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.8 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.1 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.1 in

Apalachin has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 24°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.4").

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