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Groton, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Tompkins County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,974 Population 1,134/sq mi density
$57,347 Median Income $36,654 per capita
$153,000 Home Value $287,579 Zillow
$831 Median Rent 26.4% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
805 Violent Crime/100K 3,982 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$57,347 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$153,000 home value, $831/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
805 violent crimes/100K (112% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Groton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The area receives 64.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,122 ft (342 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density1,134/sq mi
Coordinates42.5834°N, 76.3599°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyTompkins County County
Nearest AirportIthaca Tompkins International (ITH)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.5"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 64.4"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0421 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.9 / 100
Community Resilience83.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 138 km
Apr 23, 2023 New York M3.6 145 km
Jun 29, 2024 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York M3.3 127 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 89 km
Jul 31, 1997 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York M3.2 141 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 116 km
Mar 15, 2022 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York M2.6 147 km
Apr 14, 2023 1 km W of Adams Center, New York M2.6 145 km
Apr 11, 2007 6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York M2.6 96 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

147 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 10 fatalities, 51 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1998 EF3 60 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 67 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 72 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 69 km 1
May 2, 1983 EF3 66 km 0
Jun 2, 1969 EF3 54 km 0
Aug 30, 1955 EF3 54 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF2 99 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 100 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 74 km 4
Aug 21, 2011 EF2 64 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 48 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 53 km 0
May 16, 2009 EF2 39 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 62 km 0
Aug 28, 1990 EF2 43 km 0
Jul 23, 1990 EF2 88 km 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF2 49 km 2
Sep 18, 1977 EF2 61 km 0
Sep 19, 1954 EF2 85 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DRY MARSH (1,018 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DRY MARSH 1,018 54 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 32°F (0°C) 2.7 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in
September 59°F (15°C) 4.0 in Wettest
October 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 3.0 in

Groton has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 21°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.2").

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