Cayuga, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Seneca County County
4.5
/5.0
A+
Excellent
513
Population
570/sq mi density
$95,089
Median Income
$46,466 per capita
$142,000
Home Value
$307,833 Zillow
$660
Median Rent
36.7% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$95,089 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$142,000 home value, $660/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Cayuga experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. The area receives 109.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 465 ft (142 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 570/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9195°N, 76.7280°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Seneca County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ithaca Tompkins International (ITH) 33 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 | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in |
Cayuga has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.1").