Belmont, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Allegany County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
903 Population 903/sq mi density
$62,266 Median Income $32,899 per capita
$89,800 Home Value $134,463 Zillow
$684 Median Rent 33.3% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$62,266 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,800 home value, $684/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Belmont experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. The area receives 72.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.4°F
14% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation1,376 ft (419 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density903/sq mi
Coordinates42.2201°N, 78.0308°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyAllegany County County
Nearest AirportBradford Regional (BFD)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.2"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 72.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.15"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.63"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score69.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability47.7 / 100
Community Resilience72.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Feb 6, 2023 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York M3.8 94 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 54 km
May 25, 1995 3 km NW of Amherst, New York M3.0 108 km
Jun 16, 2004 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York M2.9 105 km
Jun 5, 2009 4 km SSE of Attica, New York M2.9 70 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 134 km
Mar 8, 2008 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York M2.7 100 km
Dec 21, 2009 10 km NNE of Olcott, New York M2.7 144 km
Mar 29, 2020 11 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.6 137 km
Mar 15, 2022 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York M2.6 53 km
Jul 11, 2017 11 km NNW of Barker, New York M2.5 142 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 59 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

116 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 22 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 21, 2003 EF3 34 km 0
Aug 19, 1970 EF3 86 km 0
Jul 24, 1967 EF3 57 km 0
May 15, 1961 EF3 49 km 0
Aug 30, 1955 EF3 92 km 0
Jul 10, 2024 EF2 83 km 0
Jul 28, 2022 EF2 51 km 0
Jul 20, 2017 EF2 89 km 0
Jul 24, 2010 EF2 82 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 14 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 62 km 0
Jun 13, 1994 EF2 88 km 0
Sep 3, 1993 EF2 9 km 0
Jul 30, 1987 EF2 99 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF2 58 km 0
May 2, 1972 EF2 70 km 0
Aug 23, 1971 EF2 95 km 0
Aug 6, 1968 EF2 89 km 0
Jun 14, 1962 EF2 50 km 0
Jun 12, 1954 EF2 61 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BULL RUN (2,003 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 BULL RUN 2,003 88 km
2009 WOODRUFF 757 67 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 33°F (0°C) 2.5 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
July 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.8 in
September 60°F (15°C) 3.5 in
October 49°F (10°C) 3.6 in
November 38°F (4°C) 2.8 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.5 in

Belmont has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 23°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.6").

View full weather details →