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Dunkirk, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Chautauqua County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
12,597
Population
2,769/sq mi density
$49,003
Median Income
$27,848 per capita
$91,200
Home Value
$129,384 Zillow
$905
Median Rent
31.8% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
179
Violent Crime/100K
1,793 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$49,003 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,200 home value, $905/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
179 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Dunkirk experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 608 ft (185 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,769/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4806°N, 79.3329°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Chautauqua County County |
| Nearest Airport | Buffalo Niagara International (BUF) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0453 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 70.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1823 | LAKE ERIE | Unknown | 2.7 m | — | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.6 in |
Dunkirk has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.3").