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Clarence Center, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Niagara County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
2,551 Population 1,129/sq mi density
$138,761 Median Income $76,073 per capita
$440,000 Home Value $561,498 Zillow
$1,427 Median Rent 18.3% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
152 Violent Crime/100K 1,552 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$138,761 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$440,000 home value, $1,427/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
152 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Clarence Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. The area receives 79.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.2°F
11% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation641 ft (195 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density1,129/sq mi
Coordinates43.0084°N, 78.6308°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyNiagara County County
Nearest AirportBuffalo Niagara International (BUF)
7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.1"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 79.8"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.74"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.17"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0413 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score83.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability35.2 / 100
Community Resilience91.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Very Low
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: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Feb 6, 2023.

Nov 26, 1999 14 km ESE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.8 83 km
Feb 6, 2023 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York M3.8 21 km
Dec 25, 1998 23 km SE of Cobourg, Canada M3.6 108 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 125 km
May 24, 2000 4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.1 96 km
May 8, 2018 14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada M3.0 85 km
May 25, 1995 3 km NW of Amherst, New York M3.0 16 km
Aug 4, 2004 30 km SSW of Cobourg, Canada M3.0 82 km
Jul 19, 2007 27 km S of Cobourg, Canada M3.0 86 km
Jun 16, 2004 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York M2.9 46 km
Jun 5, 2009 4 km SSE of Attica, New York M2.9 37 km
Mar 28, 2005 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada M2.8 63 km
Mar 8, 2008 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York M2.7 5 km
Dec 21, 2009 10 km NNE of Olcott, New York M2.7 46 km
Mar 29, 2020 11 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.6 51 km
Mar 15, 2022 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York M2.6 53 km
Apr 11, 2007 6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York M2.6 140 km
Sep 20, 2009 20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada M2.6 78 km
Jul 11, 2017 11 km NNW of Barker, New York M2.5 47 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

80 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 19 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 19, 1970 EF3 43 km 0
Jul 24, 1967 EF3 66 km 0
Jul 10, 2024 EF2 47 km 0
Jul 28, 2022 EF2 50 km 0
Jul 20, 2017 EF2 35 km 0
Nov 14, 2011 EF2 90 km 0
Jul 24, 2010 EF2 99 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 86 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 42 km 0
Jun 13, 1994 EF2 96 km 0
Sep 3, 1993 EF2 93 km 0
Jul 12, 1992 EF2 86 km 0
Jul 30, 1987 EF2 15 km 0
May 2, 1972 EF2 32 km 0
Aug 23, 1971 EF2 11 km 0
May 17, 1969 EF2 97 km 0
Aug 6, 1968 EF2 77 km 0
Jul 7, 1961 EF2 26 km 0
Aug 5, 2024 EF1 25 km 0
Jul 10, 2024 EF1 33 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MOHAWK POOL (507 ac, 1994).

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 MOHAWK POOL 507 22 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 2.5 in
February 24°F (-4°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 2.6 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in
July 71°F (22°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in Wettest
October 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.4 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 3.2 in

Clarence Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.2").

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