Arcade, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Wyoming County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,912
Population
741/sq mi density
$57,255
Median Income
$38,535 per capita
$166,400
Home Value
$187,313 Zillow
$735
Median Rent
24.6% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$57,255 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$166,400 home value, $735/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Arcade experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The area receives 85.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,482 ft (452 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 741/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5317°N, 78.4399°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Wyoming County County |
| Nearest Airport | Buffalo Niagara International (BUF) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 41.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.0 in |
Arcade has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 22°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.5").