Cato, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Cayuga County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
400
Population
404/sq mi density
$65,982
Median Income
$29,885 per capita
$154,600
Home Value
$220,193 Zillow
$840
Median Rent
25.4% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$65,982 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$154,600 home value, $840/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Cato experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. The area receives 78.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 390 ft (119 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 404/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1656°N, 76.5675°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cayuga County County |
| Nearest Airport | Syracuse Hancock International (SYR) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 61.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 31.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in |
Cato has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.2").