Great Bend, NY
Full City Profile · New York · St. Lawrence County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
942
Population
163/sq mi density
$125,000
Home Value
$229,458 Zillow
$1,345
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Great Bend experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The area receives 116.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.4°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 714 ft (218 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 163/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0168°N, 75.7002°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | St. Lawrence County County |
| Nearest Airport | Watertown International (ART) 16 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 | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.1 in |
Great Bend has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 20°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (2.8").