Copenhagen, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Lewis County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
652
Population
553/sq mi density
$75,833
Median Income
$30,611 per capita
$150,000
Home Value
$215,626 Zillow
$983
Median Rent
24.7% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$75,833 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $983/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Copenhagen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches. The area receives 227.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.4°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,171 ft (357 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 553/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8933°N, 75.6726°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lewis County County |
| Nearest Airport | Watertown International (ART) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 28.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 5.4 in |
Copenhagen has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 20°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.1") and March the driest (4.1").