Clarkson, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Monroe County County
4.4
/5.0
A
Great
5,002
Population
549/sq mi density
$74,122
Median Income
$38,829 per capita
$191,600
Home Value
$259,930 Zillow
$995
Median Rent
24.5% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$74,122 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$191,600 home value, $995/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Clarkson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. The area receives 102.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 387 ft (118 m) |
| Area | 9.1 sq mi (23.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 549/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2398°N, 77.9162°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Monroe County County |
| Nearest Airport | Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (ROC) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 74.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0375 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 10.3 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.13 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.23 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.8 in |
Clarkson has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 26°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (2.0").