Cuba, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Allegany County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,755 Population 1,439/sq mi density
$68,229 Median Income $26,270 per capita
$86,100 Home Value $159,253 Zillow
$794 Median Rent 26.2% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$68,229 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,100 home value, $794/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Cuba experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. The area receives 103.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.4°F
14% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation1,492 ft (455 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density1,439/sq mi
Coordinates42.2183°N, 78.2752°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyAllegany County County
Nearest AirportBradford Regional (BFD)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.7"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 103.3"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.62"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score69.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability47.7 / 100
Community Resilience72.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Feb 6, 2023.

Feb 6, 2023 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York M3.8 83 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 74 km
May 25, 1995 3 km NW of Amherst, New York M3.0 98 km
Jun 16, 2004 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York M2.9 89 km
Jun 5, 2009 4 km SSE of Attica, New York M2.9 68 km
Mar 28, 2005 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada M2.8 148 km
Mar 8, 2008 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York M2.7 94 km
Dec 21, 2009 10 km NNE of Olcott, New York M2.7 138 km
Mar 29, 2020 11 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.6 134 km
Mar 15, 2022 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York M2.6 54 km
Jul 11, 2017 11 km NNW of Barker, New York M2.5 138 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

133 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 101 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF4 90 km 4
Jul 21, 2003 EF3 44 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 82 km 0
Aug 19, 1970 EF3 71 km 0
Jul 24, 1967 EF3 40 km 0
Sep 3, 1963 EF3 96 km 0
May 15, 1961 EF3 30 km 0
Jul 10, 2024 EF2 67 km 0
Jul 28, 2022 EF2 45 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 96 km 0
Jul 20, 2017 EF2 75 km 0
Nov 14, 2011 EF2 98 km 0
Jul 24, 2010 EF2 61 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 18 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 59 km 0
Jun 13, 1994 EF2 68 km 0
Sep 3, 1993 EF2 23 km 0
Jul 12, 1992 EF2 90 km 0
Jul 30, 1987 EF2 88 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF2 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WOODRUFF (757 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 WOODRUFF 757 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 33°F (0°C) 3.4 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.8 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in
July 68°F (20°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 4.9 in Wettest
September 60°F (15°C) 4.2 in
October 49°F (10°C) 4.4 in
November 38°F (4°C) 3.6 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 3.3 in

Cuba has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 23°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.6").

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