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Hammond, NY
Full City Profile · New York · St. Lawrence County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
317
Population
537/sq mi density
$52,833
Median Income
$31,768 per capita
$93,800
Home Value
$162,565 Zillow
$792
Median Rent
24.6% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
191
Violent Crime/100K
3,949 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$52,833 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,800 home value, $792/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
191 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Hammond 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. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. The area receives 92.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 382 ft (116 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 537/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4464°N, 75.6935°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | St. Lawrence County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ogdensburg International (OGS) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1908 | NOTRE DAME DE LA SALETTE | Meteorological | 15.0 m | 33 | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.1 in |
Hammond has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 16°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.2").