Gorham, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Ontario County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
345
Population
172/sq mi density
$85,893
Median Income
$42,779 per capita
$214,100
Home Value
$339,423 Zillow
49°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$85,893 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$214,100 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Gorham experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.2 inches. The area receives 56.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 172/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8003°N, 77.1358°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Ontario County County |
| Nearest Airport | Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (ROC) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 63.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.8 in |
Gorham has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 25°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.3").