Gouverneur, NY
Full City Profile · New York · St. Lawrence County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
3,623
Population
1,654/sq mi density
$35,464
Median Income
$22,639 per capita
$107,500
Home Value
$139,613 Zillow
$842
Median Rent
34.5% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$35,464 median income, 11.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,500 home value, $842/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Gouverneur has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. The area receives 92.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 43.5°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 427 ft (130 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,654/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3366°N, 75.4660°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | St. Lawrence County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ogdensburg International (OGS) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 77.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.4 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.0 in |
Gouverneur has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 16°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.1").