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Busti, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Chautauqua County County

1.4 /5.0
F Poor
213 Population 94/sq mi density
$217,100 Home Value $98,901 Zillow
$655 Median Rent 33.2% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
721 Violent Crime/100K 4,193 property/100K
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
721 violent crimes/100K (90% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Busti experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. The area receives 98.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average47.3°F
12% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,394 ft (425 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density94/sq mi
Coordinates42.0423°N, 79.2789°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyChautauqua County County
Nearest AirportBradford Regional (BFD)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.9"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 98.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.65"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0453 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability70.3 / 100
Community Resilience89.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.5 on May 12, 2025.

Sep 25, 1998 2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania M4.5 110 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 126 km
Feb 6, 2023 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York M3.8 100 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 149 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 144 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 124 km
May 25, 1995 3 km NW of Amherst, New York M3.0 112 km
Jun 16, 2004 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York M2.9 81 km
Jun 5, 2009 4 km SSE of Attica, New York M2.9 122 km
Feb 23, 1995 3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio M2.9 130 km
Mar 28, 2005 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada M2.8 142 km
Mar 8, 2008 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York M2.7 124 km
Jan 5, 2024 3 km SE of Madison, Ohio M2.6 148 km
Mar 15, 2022 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York M2.6 118 km
Jan 20, 2001 0 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M2.6 125 km
Feb 14, 2009 4 km WSW of Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio M2.6 144 km
Jun 1, 2024 1 km E of Madison, Ohio M2.6 148 km
Sep 20, 2009 20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada M2.6 150 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 140 km
Jul 17, 2003 1 km SE of Edgewood, Ohio M2.5 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

169 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 170 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF4 57 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF4 62 km 7
May 31, 1985 EF4 50 km 4
May 31, 1985 EF3 56 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 82 km 2
May 31, 1985 EF3 4 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 44 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 31 km 2
Jun 2, 1971 EF3 73 km 0
Aug 19, 1970 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 20, 1969 EF3 29 km 0
Jul 24, 1967 EF3 65 km 0
Sep 3, 1963 EF3 83 km 0
May 15, 1961 EF3 56 km 0
Jul 10, 2024 EF2 73 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 28 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 95 km 0
Jul 20, 2017 EF2 85 km 0
Nov 14, 2011 EF2 39 km 0
Nov 14, 2011 EF2 46 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1823 LAKE ERIE Unknown 2.7 m 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (628 ac, 1990).

Year Name Acres Distance
1990 UNNAMED 628 60 km
2021 UNNAMED 586 48 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 2.9 in
February 24°F (-5°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Driest
March 33°F (0°C) 3.2 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 69°F (20°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 4.3 in
September 60°F (15°C) 4.6 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.9 in
November 38°F (4°C) 4.3 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.8 in

Busti has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 24°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.5").

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