Highland-on-the-Lake, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Erie County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
3,701
Population
1,814/sq mi density
$85,616
Median Income
$38,287 per capita
$168,400
Home Value
$210,346 Zillow
$1,012
Median Rent
18.1% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$85,616 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$168,400 home value, $1,012/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Highland-on-the-Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches. The area receives 167.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 681 ft (208 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,814/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7017°N, 78.9824°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Erie County County |
| Nearest Airport | Buffalo Niagara International (BUF) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 63.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0434 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 14.3 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.17 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.25 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 47.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 95.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | 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) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.5 in |
Highland-on-the-Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.4") and March the driest (3.7").