Gowanda, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Cattaraugus County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
2,929
Population
1,842/sq mi density
$49,946
Median Income
$24,635 per capita
$84,700
Home Value
$166,180 Zillow
$709
Median Rent
33.0% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$49,946 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,700 home value, $709/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Gowanda experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.7 inches. The area receives 208.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 765 ft (233 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,842/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4604°N, 78.9345°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cattaraugus County County |
| Nearest Airport | Buffalo Niagara International (BUF) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 78.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
Gowanda has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.8") and May the driest (3.7").