Dryden, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Tompkins County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
1,783
Population
1,013/sq mi density
$51,920
Median Income
$37,829 per capita
$211,700
Home Value
$287,579 Zillow
$936
Median Rent
30.0% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$51,920 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$211,700 home value, $936/mo rent
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Dryden has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The area receives 64.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,078 ft (329 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,013/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4908°N, 76.3014°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Tompkins County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ithaca Tompkins International (ITH) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 97.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0421 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 73.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.8 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.2 in |
Dryden has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 22°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (2.7").