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Cranberry Lake, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Franklin County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
193 Population 10/sq mi density
$81,250 Median Income $50,024 per capita
$265,000 Home Value $230,643 Zillow
43°F Avg Temperature 251 sunny days/yr
191 Violent Crime/100K 3,949 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$81,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$265,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
191 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Cranberry Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average43.1°F
20% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,573 ft (479 m)
Area19.4 sq mi (50.3 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates44.1809°N, 74.8683°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyFranklin County County
Nearest AirportAdirondack Regional (SLK)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
13% above US avg
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.53"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.40"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score48.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability51.6 / 100
Community Resilience62.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

55 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 1, 2025.

Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 100 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 134 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 55 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 125 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 140 km
Jan 9, 2006 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada M3.7 122 km
Apr 8, 2003 17 km ESE of Saint Regis Falls, New York M3.7 64 km
Apr 20, 2002 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.7 100 km
Apr 23, 2023 New York M3.6 99 km
Jan 13, 2020 5 km SW of Franklin, Canada M3.4 115 km
Jun 9, 1998 3 km N of Dannemora, New York M3.3 111 km
Jun 29, 2024 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York M3.3 127 km
Jul 15, 2015 15 km SSE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.3 146 km
Jul 31, 1997 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York M3.2 74 km
Aug 24, 2011 13 km ENE of Saint Regis Falls, New York M3.2 70 km
Feb 24, 2002 7 km WSW of Casselman, Canada M3.1 126 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 140 km
Feb 1, 2024 6 km WNW of Huntingdon, Canada M3.1 114 km
May 24, 2002 6 km N of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.1 102 km
Sep 21, 1995 3 km W of Huntingdon, Canada M3.1 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

39 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 5 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 7, 2023 EF3 95 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 88 km 0
Aug 15, 1986 EF2 57 km 1
Aug 28, 1973 EF2 58 km 0
Sep 19, 1954 EF2 56 km 0
May 6, 1952 EF2 71 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 99 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 56 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 88 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 100 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 97 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF1 72 km 0
Aug 1, 2005 EF1 82 km 0
Sep 3, 1993 EF1 29 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF1 77 km 0
Jul 26, 1986 EF1 66 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF1 70 km 0
Aug 7, 1972 EF1 43 km 0
Jul 12, 1969 EF1 76 km 0
Jun 29, 1960 EF1 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 3.0 in
February 16°F (-9°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 2.9 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
July 67°F (20°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 4.4 in
September 56°F (13°C) 4.5 in Wettest
October 44°F (7°C) 3.6 in
November 33°F (0°C) 3.9 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 3.3 in

Cranberry Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 16°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.4").

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