Sign In Register

Brownville, NY

Full City Profile · New York · St. Lawrence County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
538 Population 868/sq mi density
$78,750 Median Income $39,414 per capita
$182,100 Home Value $201,778 Zillow
$763 Median Rent 21.9% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
546 Violent Crime/100K 4,627 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$78,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$182,100 home value, $763/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
546 violent crimes/100K (44% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Brownville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. The area receives 92.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average43.5°F
19% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation346 ft (105 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density868/sq mi
Coordinates44.0053°N, 75.9831°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySt. Lawrence County County
Nearest AirportWatertown International (ART)
2 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.6"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 92.4"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.52"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability64.7 / 100
Community Resilience70.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.3 on Jun 29, 2024.

Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 138 km
Apr 8, 2003 17 km ESE of Saint Regis Falls, New York M3.7 147 km
Apr 23, 2023 New York M3.6 16 km
Jun 29, 2024 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York M3.3 41 km
Jul 31, 1997 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York M3.2 65 km
Aug 24, 2011 13 km ENE of Saint Regis Falls, New York M3.2 149 km
Nov 7, 2002 13 km SSW of Belleville, Canada M3.0 116 km
Mar 2, 1995 3 km ENE of Tupper Lake, New York M3.0 127 km
Oct 13, 1997 18 km NW of Cranberry Lake, New York M3.0 90 km
Sep 4, 2004 3 km S of Massena, New York M2.9 132 km
Jul 10, 1997 8 km WNW of Cornwall, Canada M2.9 147 km
Jul 14, 2021 8 km WNW of Massena, New York M2.8 132 km
Mar 20, 2008 12 km S of Osgoode, Canada M2.8 118 km
Mar 14, 2021 19 km SW of Winchester, Canada M2.7 111 km
Mar 17, 2004 3 km SSW of Massena, New York M2.7 131 km
Mar 21, 2018 9 km NNW of Saint Regis Falls, New York M2.7 138 km
Aug 11, 2007 4 km N of Kingston, Canada M2.6 49 km
Jul 27, 2019 9 km SE of Saint Regis Falls, New York M2.6 140 km
Apr 14, 2023 1 km W of Adams Center, New York M2.6 17 km
May 31, 2019 6 km NNW of Saint Regis Falls, New York M2.6 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

54 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 14 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 7, 2023 EF3 72 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 76 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 90 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF2 97 km 0
Aug 15, 1986 EF2 45 km 1
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 96 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 84 km 0
Jul 10, 2024 EF1 48 km 0
Aug 7, 2023 EF1 82 km 0
Jul 8, 2021 EF1 92 km 0
Jun 3, 2021 EF1 81 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF1 95 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF1 41 km 0
Jul 23, 2012 EF1 99 km 0
Apr 26, 2011 EF1 96 km 0
Aug 1, 2005 EF1 39 km 0
May 26, 1994 EF1 87 km 0
Sep 3, 1993 EF1 97 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF1 86 km 0
Jun 24, 1989 EF1 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 2.7 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 3.8 in
September 59°F (15°C) 4.4 in Wettest
October 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in
November 37°F (3°C) 4.3 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 3.6 in

Brownville has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 16°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.5").

View full weather details →