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DeKalb Junction, NY

Full City Profile · New York · St. Lawrence County County

1.4 /5.0
F Poor
512 Population 129/sq mi density
$74,200 Home Value $115,637 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
191 Violent Crime/100K 3,949 property/100K
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
191 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher
DeKalb Junction has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. The area receives 77.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average44.6°F
17% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation441 ft (134 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density129/sq mi
Coordinates44.5121°N, 75.2977°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySt. Lawrence County County
Nearest AirportOgdensburg International (OGS)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.2"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 77.3"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.01"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability64.7 / 100
Community Resilience70.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

78 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 M5.3 127 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 131 km
Apr 18, 1998 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada M4.1 120 km
Nov 17, 1992 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada M4.0 143 km
Feb 25, 2006 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada M4.0 124 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 125 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 137 km
Sep 18, 2011 1 km E of Thurso, Canada M3.8 121 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 104 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 136 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 122 km
Nov 6, 2012 Ontario-Quebec border region, Canada M3.7 135 km
Jan 9, 2006 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada M3.7 126 km
Apr 20, 2002 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.7 128 km
Apr 8, 2003 17 km ESE of Saint Regis Falls, New York M3.7 77 km
Sep 12, 1995 8 km S of Brownsburg-Chatham, Canada M3.7 140 km
Apr 23, 2023 New York M3.6 92 km
Jan 13, 2020 5 km SW of Franklin, Canada M3.4 118 km
Jun 9, 1998 3 km N of Dannemora, New York M3.3 128 km
Jun 29, 2024 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York M3.3 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

22 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 1 fatality, 4 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 15, 1986 EF2 34 km 1
Sep 19, 1954 EF2 49 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 99 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF1 85 km 0
Aug 1, 2005 EF1 92 km 0
Sep 3, 1993 EF1 77 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF1 26 km 0
Jul 26, 1986 EF1 83 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF1 38 km 0
Aug 7, 1972 EF1 7 km 0
Jul 12, 1969 EF1 100 km 0
Jul 1, 1959 EF1 94 km 0
Aug 11, 2024 EF0 31 km 0
Jun 9, 2004 EF0 37 km 0
Jun 9, 2004 EF0 24 km 0
Jun 1, 2004 EF0 93 km 0
Aug 5, 2003 EF0 62 km 0
Jun 21, 1993 EF0 31 km 0
Nov 16, 1989 EF0 89 km 0
Aug 9, 1988 EF0 31 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1908 NOTRE DAME DE LA SALETTE Meteorological 15.0 m 33 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 2.3 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
July 69°F (21°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in
September 58°F (15°C) 4.1 in Wettest
October 47°F (8°C) 3.2 in
November 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in
December 22°F (-5°C) 2.8 in

DeKalb Junction has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 17°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.0").

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