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Danby, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Tompkins County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
440 Population 127/sq mi density
$294,300 Home Value $167,922 Zillow
$943 Median Rent 41.6% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
278 Violent Crime/100K 3,347 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
278 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
72.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Danby experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. The area receives 62.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.3°F
14% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,241 ft (378 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²)
Population Density127/sq mi
Coordinates42.3566°N, 76.4668°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyTompkins County County
Nearest AirportIthaca Tompkins International (ITH)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.3"
1% above US avg
Snowfall 62.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0421 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.9 / 100
Community Resilience83.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 150 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 76 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 90 km
Mar 15, 2022 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York M2.6 143 km
Apr 11, 2007 6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York M2.6 115 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

144 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 12 fatalities, 60 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF3 89 km 2
May 31, 1998 EF3 41 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 91 km 1
May 2, 1983 EF3 40 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 40 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 2, 1969 EF3 74 km 0
Aug 30, 1955 EF3 37 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 73 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 90 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 98 km 4
Aug 21, 2011 EF2 83 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 61 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 28 km 0
May 16, 2009 EF2 61 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 77 km 0
Aug 28, 1990 EF2 37 km 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF2 59 km 2
Aug 28, 1988 EF2 93 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF2 94 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DRY MARSH (1,018 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DRY MARSH 1,018 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 24°F (-5°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 33°F (0°C) 2.7 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in
September 60°F (15°C) 3.8 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.3 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.3 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.8 in

Danby has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.2").

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