Aurora, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Seneca County County
4.8
/5.0
A+
Excellent
672
Population
730/sq mi density
$81,875
Median Income
$18,444 per capita
$275,000
Home Value
$345,894 Zillow
$1,281
Median Rent
21.9% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$81,875 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$275,000 home value, $1,281/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Aurora 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 37.0 inches. The area receives 56.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 730/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7522°N, 76.6984°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Seneca County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ithaca Tompkins International (ITH) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 41.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 80.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.8 / 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 | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in |
Aurora has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 24°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.9").