Hermon, NY
Full City Profile · New York · St. Lawrence County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
603
Population
1,231/sq mi density
$83,173
Median Income
$26,649 per capita
$75,300
Home Value
$133,376 Zillow
45°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$83,173 median income, 26.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,300 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Hermon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. The area receives 77.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 44.6°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 498 ft (152 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,231/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4671°N, 75.2312°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | St. Lawrence County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ogdensburg International (OGS) 19 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)
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 | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.6 in |
Hermon has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 17°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.0").