Croghan, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Lewis County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
642 Population 1,493/sq mi density
$49,583 Median Income $27,721 per capita
$145,500 Home Value $204,593 Zillow
$755 Median Rent 46.7% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$49,583 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,500 home value, $755/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Croghan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 127.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average43.7°F
19% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation835 ft (255 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density1,493/sq mi
Coordinates43.8943°N, 75.3915°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLewis County County
Nearest AirportWatertown International (ART)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 127.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.48"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score24.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability28.7 / 100
Community Resilience83.6 / 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)

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 1, 2025.

Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 91 km
Apr 8, 2003 17 km ESE of Saint Regis Falls, New York M3.7 116 km
Apr 23, 2023 New York M3.6 51 km
Jun 29, 2024 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York M3.3 77 km
Jul 31, 1997 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York M3.2 30 km
Aug 24, 2011 13 km ENE of Saint Regis Falls, New York M3.2 121 km
Oct 13, 1997 18 km NW of Cranberry Lake, New York M3.0 62 km
Mar 2, 1995 3 km ENE of Tupper Lake, New York M3.0 86 km
Sep 4, 2004 3 km S of Massena, New York M2.9 119 km
Jul 10, 1997 8 km WNW of Cornwall, Canada M2.9 135 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 102 km
Oct 12, 1997 7 km SSW of Fort Covington Hamlet, New York M2.9 131 km
Jul 14, 2021 8 km WNW of Massena, New York M2.8 123 km
Jul 23, 1996 15 km NNE of Saranac Lake, New York M2.8 125 km
Mar 20, 2008 12 km S of Osgoode, Canada M2.8 128 km
Mar 14, 2021 19 km SW of Winchester, Canada M2.7 118 km
Mar 17, 2004 3 km SSW of Massena, New York M2.7 118 km
Mar 21, 2018 9 km NNW of Saint Regis Falls, New York M2.7 115 km
Aug 11, 2007 4 km N of Kingston, Canada M2.6 96 km
Jul 27, 2019 9 km SE of Saint Regis Falls, New York M2.6 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

73 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 8 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 7, 2023 EF3 49 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 46 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF2 77 km 0
Jul 23, 1990 EF2 86 km 0
Aug 15, 1986 EF2 45 km 1
Aug 28, 1973 EF2 82 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 89 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 48 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 67 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 72 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 96 km 1
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 99 km 0
Jul 10, 2024 EF1 50 km 0
Aug 7, 2023 EF1 93 km 0
Aug 7, 2023 EF1 65 km 0
Jul 8, 2021 EF1 66 km 0
Jun 3, 2021 EF1 61 km 0
Jun 30, 2017 EF1 98 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF1 87 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF1 79 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 2.7 in
April 42°F (5°C) 3.3 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
July 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.3 in Wettest
November 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 3.4 in

Croghan has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 17°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.5").

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